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Alerts

Please be aware of these alerts because many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for forest visitors. Know before you go. 

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Forest Alerts

  • Golden Trout Campground Closing for Season August 2, 2026 at 2 p.m.

    Golden Trout Campground will be closing for the 2026 season starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 2.  This is due to a bridge replacement project on the road used to access the campground.  Campers this weekend should be prepared to check out by 2 p.m. Sunday.Golden Trout Campground and Forest…
    Alert Start Date: July 31, 2026
    Forest Order: #05-11-03-26-01
  • Twain Fire Road Closure

    Due to ongoing suppression of the Twain Fire burning north of California State Highway 70 near the community of Twain, a A Forest Road Closure Order is in place.  The Closure includes Forest Road 26N18, also known as Kingsbury Grade, from California State Highway 70 north to the intersection with…
    Alert Start Date: July 21, 2026
    Forest Order: #05-11-02-26-02
  • Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest

    The Plumas National Forest is entering Stage I Fire Restrictions on Thursday, July 9, based on increased fire danger and fire behavior indices, combined with drying fuels.
    Alert Start Date: July 7, 2026
    Forest Order: #05-11-26-01
  • Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits

    A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest.  The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
    Alert Start Date: June 24, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-11-25-01