Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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This location will be closed for the 2025 summer season beginning Monday 10/27/2025. See you in 2026!

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres

Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar Trailhead

Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure

Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.

Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville Ranger

Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions

To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.

Cabin Creek Sale Closure

To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.

14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions

Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.

Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed

Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Barrett Lake 4 X 4 Trail Motor Vehicle Prohibition

Barrett Lake Jeep trail closed to motor vehicle use in the winter.

Trash service ending for the winter in Crystal Basin on Oct. 20, 2025

Trash service within the Crystal Basin area is ending on Oct. 20, 2025, for the winter season. Please pack-out all trash with you when visiting.

Camping Occupancy Restrictions

Camping and Occupancy Restrictions for Desolation Wilderness, Mokelumne Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through the Eldorado National Forest boundary.

Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage Restriction

Possessing or storing any food in Desolation Wilderness unless it is in a bear proof container.

Loon Lake Campground and Trailhead are Closed for Reconstruction

The Loon Lake Campground and Trailhead is closed this season for reconstruction. The boatramp is open for day use only though Labor Day weekend and then it will close for construction. The water system will not be operational during this time.

Deer Valley Trail (19E01) & Meadow Lake Road (09N01)

Motor vehicle use restricted in these areas during snowmelt. See Forest Order Exhibit A for area map.

Horse Canyon Trail (17E21) Closure

This order prohibits use of a motorcycle or motor-driven bicycle on this trail.

Occupancy and Use Restrictions - Desolation Wilderness Area

Prohibited acts within Desolation Wilderness.

Mokelumne Wilderness Restricted Use

Prohibited acts within the Mokelumne Wilderness.

Travel Management Designation

Routes designated in Travel Management Subpart B are included as part of the current road system.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Pack Fire Area Closure

The Pack Fire Area near Crowley Lake is closed

Horseshoe Pit Closure

To provide for public safety while large decks of logs are stored on site.

Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use

This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.

Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project

www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction

Wilderness Use Restrictions

This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.

Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions

This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.

Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions

This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.

Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions

This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.

ESCCRP Project Area Closure

This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.

Hot Creek Closure Order

This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.

Goat Prohibition Order

This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.

Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure

This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.

B&B Mine Closure Order

This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.

Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions

This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.

From Recreation.gov

This location will be closed for the 2025 summer season beginning Sunday 11/09/2025. See you in 2026!

From Recreation.gov

Renovations were recently completed at Silver Lake East. Site information has been updated, however please be aware that the interactive mapping system is incorrect. See Facility Information > Additional Information > 2025 Facility Map for the new map and site locations.

From Recreation.gov

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

From Recreation.gov

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 12:13PM PST until January 1 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV

12:13 PM — January 1st, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of 0.05 to 0.10 inches. * WHERE...South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, and Southwest Elko Counties. Ice accumulations will be greater for the West Wendover area. Elko and vicinity could see ice accumulations closer to 0.05 inches. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is a 20% chance of winter weather impacts on local roadways and highways. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 12:08PM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

12:08 PM — January 1st, 1:15 PM

Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the eastern Sierra. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch in the Martis Valley and along Highway 395 in Mono County. For the Winter Storm Watch... Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet and up to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Sierra crest ridgetops could see gusts as high as 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory...from 4 PM this afternoon to noon PST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch...from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday morning. For this weekend, travel could become very difficult at times due to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain tonight through Thursday morning will be isolated and confined to colder valleys, but may create slick, icy roadways in the Martis Valley, including Interstate 80 near Truckee, and along Highway 395 in Mono County. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible along the Sierra crest in Mono County through Thursday morning.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 31 at 12:08PM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

12:08 PM — January 1st, 1:15 PM

Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the eastern Sierra. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch in the Martis Valley and along Highway 395 in Mono County. For the Winter Storm Watch... Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet and up to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Sierra crest ridgetops could see gusts as high as 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory...from 4 PM this afternoon to noon PST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch...from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday morning. For this weekend, travel could become very difficult at times due to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain tonight through Thursday morning will be isolated and confined to colder valleys, but may create slick, icy roadways in the Martis Valley, including Interstate 80 near Truckee, and along Highway 395 in Mono County. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible along the Sierra crest in Mono County through Thursday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 12:08PM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

12:08 PM — January 1st, 12:00 PM

Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the eastern Sierra. * WHAT...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of light freezing rain may result in slick, icy roadways, especially on bridges, in the Sierra Valley and near Susanville, including Highway 395.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 31 at 11:44AM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

11:44 AM — January 1st, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations are uncertain at this time but may range from 2 to 4 feet above 5000 feet. Locally higher amounts are possible at higher elevations. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations remain above pass level through Friday afternoon, then drop to 5000 to 6000 feet late Friday night into Saturday. Potential for mountain snow to continue into early next week.

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