Current Conditions
Motor Vehicle use Maps (MVUM)
To locate roads and trails designated for vehicle use, and their opening/closing dates on the Sierra National Forest please visit the MVUM page. It is your responsibility to reference the MVUM to stay on designated routes for motor vehicle use.
Open/Close dates are subject to change without notice and can be condition based due to weather and safety factors.
If a road is found gated after the MVUM date for opening, please contact the Sierra National Forest Roads manager at 559-297-0706 ex. 4961 or 559-392-0423
When driving forests roads please watch your speed.
| Status | Road | Seasonal Gate Open Date | Seasonal Gate Close Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Minarets Road (FR) 81 Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (4S81) | 05/01 | 12/31 | Loose gravel over road work, drive with caution |
| Open | Beasore (FR 7) from Bass Lake (5S07) | 01/01 | 12/31 | |
| Open | Blue Canyon (10S02) | 01/01 | 12/31 | |
| Open | Big Fir Road (10S13) | 05/01 | 12/01 | |
| Open | Black Rock (11S12) | 01/01 | 12/01 | Above Blackrock Reservoir to Mckinley Grove Rd |
| Open | Central Camp (6S42) | 04/01 | 12/15 | Watch for hazards. WILL CLOSE 12/15 |
| Open | Courtright (10S16) | 06/07 | 12/01 | Off of Mckinley Rd |
| Open | Dinkey Creek Road (T1) | 01/01 | 12/31 | Connects 168 to Mckinley Rd |
| Open | Dinkey-Trimmer (10S69) | 05/01 | 12/01 | Dinkey Trimmer Road (between its intersections with Forest Road Nos. 11S91 and 11S02) |
| Open | Garnet Dike (12S01) | 01/01 | 12/31 | Rough Road, "Trailers Not Advised", Along the Kings River |
| Closed | Grizzly Road (FR 6S01) to (6S71) | 04/15 | 12/01 | Off of Beasore Rd |
| Open | Huntington Lake Road (T2) | 05/01 | 12/01 | Closes in winter for OSV/ SNOW |
| Open | Kaiser Pass Road (5S80) | 05/24 | 12/01 | First 5.6 Miles |
| Open | Kaiser Pass Road (5S80) | 05/24 | 12/01 | Opening Second 14.5 Miles - Memorial Weekend |
| Open | McKinley Grove Road (11S40) | 05/01 | 12/01 | |
| Open | Peterson Mill Road (10S02) | 01/01 | 12/31 | |
| Open | Peckinpah-Whisky Falls (FR 8S09) | 05/01 | 12/15 | Watch for hazards. WILL CLOSE 12/15 |
| Open | Providence Creek (10S17) | 01/01 | 12/31 | |
| Closed | Raymond/Goat Meadow (Hwy41) | 04/15 | 12/15 | Pack it in and Pack it out/ No Services - CLOSES WITH SNOW |
| Open | Rock Creek (9S09) | 05/20 | 12/01 | |
| Open | Rodgers Ridge (11S07) | 05/01 | 12/01 | Not maintained, Hazard Trees |
| Open | Ross Crossing (10S24) | 05/01 | 12/01 | |
| Closed | San Joaquin Railroad Grade (8S08) | 01/01 | 12/31 | CLOSED BY FOREST ORDER |
| Open | Sky Ranch Road (FR 10) (6S10) | 01/01 | 12/31 | Off of Highway 41 |
| Open | Sky Ranch Road/Beasore Loop (6S10X) | 04/15 | 12/15 | Snow - OSV Okay |
| Closed | Stump Springs Road (7S05) | 03/01 | 12/01 | CLOSED BY FOREST ORDER: Between intersection of Huntington Lake Rd & West Kaiser campground |
| Open | Whisky Falls Road (FR 8S70) | 04/15 | 12/01 | Trailers Not Advised |
| Closed | Chowchilla Mtn. Road (5S09) | 01/01 | 12/01 | Watch for Hazards/Snow & Mud |
***CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OCCURRING....
All drivers are reminded to obey all traffic laws in the designated construction zones, and speed limits.
For more information on this project and alternate routes through the forest please contact the Bass Lake Ranger District at 559-877-2218.
For more information on road conditions please contact our Offices.
WINTER DRIVING in the Sierra National Forest, may require tire chains & cables - Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions: Chain control is in effect in the Sierra National Forest when roads are snowy and slippery, which may be any time, usually November through April. State law requires ALL vehicles (including 4-wheel/all-wheel drive) to carry tire chains or cables when entering chain-control areas (CA Vehicle Code, Section 605, Sections 27450-27503). To find more information on current road conditions and chain requirements please follow this link to Caltrans Quick Map.