Recreation
Recreation use on the Sierra National Forest spans all seasons. People visit the forest for camping, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, biking and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, fall-colors, skiing, snowshoeing, and off-highway-vehicle, motorcycle and snowmobile riding.
The Sierra National Forest represents experiences through five wilderness areas; two nationally designated wild and scenic rivers; three nationally designated trails, and two national scenic byways.
The Sierra’s proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; and the Inyo National Forest with their many trails, high peaks, rivers, deep canyons, wilderness and big trees defines the forest as “United in Breathtaking Tranquility.”
We pride ourselves of the wide variety of natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered to the American public. Begin your adventure today!
Related Links
Current Recreation Conditions
Alerts & Warnings
- 05-15-52-24-26 SNF Courtright Reservoir Area Closure
- 05-15-00-24-25 SNF-Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
- 05-15-00-24-24 SNF Fire Restrictions
- 05-15-52-24-19 SNF Basin Fire Closure Termination
- 05-15-51-24-11 Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure Order
- 05-15-00-24-09-SNF Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
- 05-15-00-24-07-SNF Wilderness Use Restrictions Order
- 05-15-00-24-05-SNF Food Refuse Storage Order
- 05-15-00-23-31-SNF Parking Limits
- 05-15-00-23-30-SNF Camping Limits
- 05-15-00-23-27-SNF-Wilderness Food Refuse Storage