Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permits to move to Recreation.gov
Launching on March 09, 2021, overnight visitors to the SNF wilderness areas will be able to make their wilderness permit reservations using the website Recreation.gov. Visitors will now be able to begin making wilderness permit reservations on March 09, 2021 0700AM (PST). In the meantime, please explore the Sierra National Forest’s Wilderness Permit information on Recreation.Gov to learn about this new opportunity prior to the go live date. https://go.usa.gov/xsRyU
Sierra National Forest Continues Closures for select recreation sites, roads and trails...
The Sierra National Forest (SNF) announces the closure extension of select recreation sites, roads and trails. Closure Order No. 05-15-00-21-03 SNF Recreation Site, Road and Trail Closure. The purpose of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-03 is to provide for public safety due the unprecedented number of hazard trees, erosion, and repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads and trails. This Order will be effective from March 6, 2021, through April 21, 2021. Considering the terminating the Order early will commence if conditions change.
This Order supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-02 to reflect the removal of the Coyote Sno-Park from Exhibit A. During the Creek Fire of 2020, the Coyote Sno-Park endured burn over, leaving several dead-standing trees. Additionally, the Coyote Sno-Park restroom burned to an unsalvageable state. Due to popular demand and to provide public access for additional snow play, the Forest Service has worked to mitigate the remaining hazards in the Sno-Park. Hazard mitigations include the falling of surrounding dead-standing trees, a snow plowed parking lot and posted hazard signs for the remaining tree stumps and rubble. Cautionary flagging has been placed to cordon off the rubble. These mitigating measures will allow for the Sno-Park to reopen, alleviating highway impediment parking issues along the adjacent Highway168 corridor. Portable restrooms are set in place for public use until a permanent restroom is rebuilt.
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-03 Sierra National Forest Recreation Site, Road and Trail Closure
This Order is effective from March 06, 2021 - April 21, 2021.
See full closure order click link: Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-03 (Order)
See full Record please click link: Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-03 (Record)
Entering or using the Developed Recreation Sites on the National Forest System, being on the National Forest System Roads, and being on the Natioal Forest System Trails lands within the Sierra National Forest
Closure Area as listed here in Exhibit A
Wood cutting has been extended through December 31, 2020
Recreation Residence Clean-up - Permit Holder - Information
The Sierra National Forest (SNF) will allow individuals who have a justified need to access closed areas due to the Creek Fire to return to their property. Please follow this link for more information regarding the procedures and processes to take to gain access.
MAPS: You can purchase Sierra National Forest Visitor Maps through our partner organization, Three Forests Interpretive Association (3FIA). The 3FIA web site is now fully functioning to sell maps click here: www.3forests.us
Be aware that on remote mountain roads, GPS navigation systems are unreliable...
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You can purchase Sierra National Forest Visitor Maps through our partner organization, Three Forests Interpretive Association (3FIA). The 3FIA web site is now fully functioning to sell maps click here: www.3forests.us.
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