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Welcome to the San Bernardino National Forest
Visit Your Forest
Only a few miles from the Inland Empire, the High Desert and Coachella Valley, we are located in both San Bernardino and Riverside County. Hike, bike, camp, snowshoe, drive your OHV or check out the streams, creeks and waterfalls—get out here. You’ll enjoy it.
Line Fire Closure Order
The forest has issued an updated closure order in the area of the fire, which is effective Dec. 19 through March 31, 2025; read the order for the location and specific roads and trails closed.
New order for Fire and Recreational Shooting Restrictions
As of January 15, 2025, Forest Order No. 05-12-00-25-01, has implemented additional fire and recreational shooting restrictions. The order is in effect through March 15, 2025.
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Angelus Oaks Broadcast Burn
A one-day broadcast burn near Angelus Oaks, Calif., was conducted by our Fire personnel, Jan. 18. The Rx is part of 20+ years of consistent, meticulous work that has provided community defense and improved forest health. The story highlights the fuels officer who served as the burn boss, his burn boss trainees, the work by the wildland firefighters and some of the people in the community.
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"The Bighorn Scoop"
Have you heard? No, well get the scoop on the happenings of the San Bernardino National Forest. Find out about our people, projects, prescribed fires, recognitions, shin digs and more with "The Bighorn Scoop," the newsletter of the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Fire Restrictions
The current Fire Danger Rating is High.
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Road Closures
You came all the way out here and ... the road is closed. Review which roads are not open to the public before you start your trip.
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Outdoor Safety
Different seasons bring different potential hazards. Check out the Pacific Southwest Region's site for advice on how to stay safe.
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What Are Your Questions?
Check out the Pacific Southwest Region's page for things you want to know about.
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Passes and Permits
Some forest areas and activities require a pass or a permit. There are various types of recreation passes and some are even interagency. Some permits are for forest products and others are for special use activities.
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Who Knows Where They're Going? You!
Start your adventure in the San Bernardino National Forest by visiting some of our most popular and scenic areas.
Features
Forest Service funds Arrowhead Ridge conserving forest ecosystem, public access
Allocation from Forest Legacy Program helps protect additional 94 acres of southern Sierran montane, mixed-coniferous forest, wildlife habitat and maintains public access.
Vegetation reduction work helps suppression of Line Fire
Fuels reduction projects on the San Bernardino National Forest that removed excess vegetation, or fuels, in the months and years before ignition of the Line Fire has moderated fire behavior and is part of the suppression strategy of that wildfire. The projects are located in Bluff Mesa south of Big Bear and west of Angelus Oaks. The Line Fire started Sept. 5 in East Highland, Calif., and burned onto the forest, where it grew to 43,978 acres.
Spotlights
Making a difference on the OHV trails
The Southern California Mountains Foundation's Off-Highway Vehicle program has been vital in engaging and informing the public over the years.
Youth Conservation Corps served on the forest in Summer of 2024
MobilizeGreen partnered with the Forest to bring diverse high school students together from around the country for a paid immersive residential program focused on conservation.
Vanessa Mendez planned for a career in science by earning degree at UC Riverside
Vanessa Mendez, a Botany Resource Specialist, uses her education and training in plant biology to make improvements to the forest with projects and during and after wildfires.
Several agencies, same message: If You Fly, We Can’t
Representatives of the forest, CalFire and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department created a PSA reminding people about the dangers and prohibitions of flying drones.