CLOVIS, Calif., April 02, 2020 – The Sierra National Forest (SNF) appreciates the public’s interest in outdoor recreation, particularly in light of current events. In alignment with current federal the Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service Regional Order No. 20-02., statewide shelter-in-place order N 33-20 and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its visitors, volunteers and employees SNF officials have temporarily closed all developed recreation sites as of March 26, 2020.
Your personal responsibility is critical to ensuring public safety and preventing further restrictions. Outdoor recreation can be beneficial for your health but must be practiced safely. We recommend exercising close to your home and complying with local and state guidance of not traveling for your recreation needs. If an area is crowded, please search for a less occupied location.
To protect public health and safety all visitors to the forest are encouraged to:
• Avoid visiting the forest if you are sick and/or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
• Follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene and social distancing before and during your visit to the forest.
• If an area is crowded, move to a less occupied location. Also consider avoiding the forest during high-use periods.
• Take your trash with you when you leave. Trash overflowing the receptacles becomes potential sources for the spread of COVID-19.
• Please make arrangements to use the restroom before or after your visit to the forest. Unmanaged waste creates a health hazard for other visitors and employees.
Be aware that on remote mountain roads, GPS navigation systems are unreliable...
Temporary Hoursof operation for the High Sierra Ranger District Office,29688 Auberry Rd, Prather. Effective Feb. 18, 2020 - Mar. 30, 2020 office hours will be Mon.-Fri. from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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