Roads Closures MT & FC Ranger Districts

SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Forest Order No. 05-12-00-26-06
Forest Roads Closure

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the San Bernardino National Forest. This Order is effective from July 29, 2026, through July 29, 2027.

Operating a motor vehicle on the National Forest System Roads within the San Bernardino National Forest as listed in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C.

Motor vehicles are defined as any vehicle which is self-propelled, other than (a) a vehicle operated on rails; and (b) any wheelchair or mobility device, including one that is battery-powered, that is suitable for use in an indoor pedestrian area.

36 C.F.R. § 261.54(a).

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
2. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A. A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.

Executed in San Bernardino, California, this 28th day of July 2026.

DANELLE D. HARRISON
Forest Supervisor
San Bernardino National Forest