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Alerts

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

Be well informed and prepared for your next visit to the forest. Know Before You Go.

To report an emergency, please call 911.

Forest Alerts

  • Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

    Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…
    Alert Start Date: April 16, 2026
    Forest Order: #STF-16-2026-04
  • Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15

    At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.
    Alert Start Date: April 13, 2026
    Forest Order: #STF-16-2026-03
  • Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure

    Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
    Alert Start Date: March 30, 2026
    Forest Order: #STF-16-2026-02
  • Temporary Road Closures

    This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
    Alert Start Date: August 6, 2025
    Forest Order: # Forest Order No. STF-16-2025-12
  • Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure

    Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
    Alert Start Date: March 25, 2025
    Forest Order: #STF-16-2025-03
  • Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition

    Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
    Alert Start Date: February 27, 2025
    Forest Order: #STF-16-2025-02
  • Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions

    Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake
    Alert Start Date: January 27, 2025
    Forest Order: #STF-16-2025-01