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North Fork Saddle Picnic Area
Area Status: Temporarily Closed
DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.
This picnic area is hike-in only and not accessible to vehicles, due to a road washout leading to the picnic area.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Equestrians: Corral (1), hitching rail (1)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Hike-in only. |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | Day use hours are 6 am to 10 pm. |
| Fees: | Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | This picnic area is hike-in only and not accessible to vehicles, due to a road washout leading to the picnic area |
Activities
Horse Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- NEW! Office Updates - Need Info or Passes?
- UPDATED! Forest Service Road Closures
- Additional Damage to Roads/Trails Due to Tropical Storm Hilary
- Fire Danger: HIGH
- Temporary Closures (Bobcat Fire)
- Advisory: Safety by Waterfalls / Streams / Creeks
- Driving to the Forest?
- Advisory: Hiking at High Elevations
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits & Dispersed Camping Restrictions)