October 8th, 9:11 AM
— 3:00 AM
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...Fire weather zone 285. This includes
Newell, Canby, Alturas, and Adin in Modoc County.
* WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon humidity of around 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Medicine Lake Recreation Area
**ATTN: The Annual Pit River Tribal Gathering** will occur from July 15th to July 21st; during this timeframe all sites in the Medicine and Hogue Loops will be closed to the public, of the remaining loops in the Medicine Lake Recreation Area, few can accommodate large RVs.
Tule Lake National Monument
The visitor center is now closed for the season. Due to limited staffing, we are unable to offer tours till we reopen in the summer. For more information, please call 530-667-8119 or email us at tule_information@nps.gov.
Tule Lake National Monument
The visitor center is now open for the season. We are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Thursday through Monday, 9AM - 4:30PM.
To request a site tour, call 530-667-8119 at least 2 weeks in advance.
Tule Lake National Monument
After Labor Day, we will be extending our season for 6 more days. These 6 days are:
Thursday September 12th through Saturday Sept. 14
&
Thursday Sept. 19 through Saturday Sept. 21.
This will be your last chance to catch our tours this season.
Lava Beds National Monument
South East of Lava Beds on the Modoc National Forest is the Mammoth Fire. For current information please visit
Lava Beds National Monument
We are currently not able to receive incoming calls. If you have a questions, please email us at labe_information@nps.gov. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Lava Beds National Monument
Please Do Not bring clothing or caving gear used in caves or mines outside of Lava Beds into our caves. This will help slow the spread of white-nose syndrome, a bat disease that is killing bats outside of the park.
Lava Beds National Monument
Please be cautions on all trails and side roads as high winds and heavy snow have caused several downed trees throughout the park.
Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds received around 2 feet of snow. Please use caution if driving into the park as snow is starting to melt and cause icy road and parking lot conditions. All roads going into the Forest Service are not passable.
Lassen National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Lassen National Forest
Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.
Lassen National Forest
Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…
Lassen National Forest
The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…
Lassen National Forest
Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order to close an area and roads on the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts during winter conditions to minimize natural resource damage and to maintain a safe area for winter recreation use.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order for public safety to close Forest Road No. 34N40Y (Bailey Cove) and Forest Road No. 34N40YA on the Shasta Lake Ranger District within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. These roads are in an area undergoing construction from two failed culverts.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
There is a continuing need to protect natural resources in the Panther Basin and the Panther Meadows Areas, which are located on Mt. Shasta within the Mt. Shasta Ranger District of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This order is issued because of high-concentrated recreational use that caused…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
There is a need to protect natural resources in the Panther Basin area, which is located on Mt. Shasta within the Mt. Shasta Ranger District. This Forest Order will restrict overnight parking at the Upper Ski Bowl parking lot due to a high concentration of recreational use which is causing…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The order will close two trails in the Gateway Trails System (Magma – 04W50 and Deadwood – 04W51) on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The closure is necessary to reduce risk to public safety within an area of massive white fir tree die off which has created many hazard trees along the…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
This order intends to address concerns related to dispersed camping impacts in the Mount Shasta Plantation Area. Specific concerns include: Concentrated and repeated sanitation use within and uphill of private water wells; campfires and wood gathering adjacent to private homes and subdivisions;…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is closing a portion of the North Fork Coffee Creek Trail. The closure is necessary to protect public health and safety as the Forest Service, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, will soon start a construction contract to replace the Lower…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Trout Creek Bridge, a foot bridge in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, has a large crack that has fully compromised its structural integrity. The bridge in its current state represents a public safety hazard.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Weather-related damage to the suspension bridge of the South Fork National Recreation Trail south of the Scott Flat Campground has forced a closure of the bridge due to public safety concerns.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
This order prohibits the possession and transportation of golden mussels, zebra mussels, and quagga mussels, below the high-water mark of Shasta Lake, Trinity Lake, Lewiston Lake, Iron Canyon and McCloud Reservoir, as well as on the associated boat ramps within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The order prohibits camping outside of a Developed Recreation Site for longer than 7 days in designated areas and longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in the remaining areas on the Forest. It also prohibits camping for more than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period. These stay limits…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
This Forest Order prohibits dispersed camping in the area known as the McCloud River Loop Recreation Area within the McCloud Ranger District, previous Order No. 14-24-02. The objectives of this Forest Order are to control visitor activity to prevent resource degradation within the McCloud River…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Restrictions in this order are necessary to promote public safety and protect the naturalresources by reducing impacts to the wilderness environment by safeguarding visual quality,recreation use, cultural and archaeological preservation in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
A portion of Wild Mad Road near the community of Payne, CA, in Trinity County has been closed due to the failure of a culvert beneath the roadway. The closure is necessary due to safety concerns for the public.Those exempt from this order include persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48,…
Klamath National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Klamath National Forest
This Forest Order temporarily closing approximately 3.5 miles of National Forest System Roads 47N01, 47N44, and 47N52 on September 16, 2026. These closures encompass the road segments in the vicinity of helicopter operations occurring on the west fork and main channel of Beaver Creek and the…
Klamath National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Happy Camp Ranger District and Ukonom Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest and the Orleans Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest. This Order…
Klamath National Forest
Camping is limited at any one location for more than 14 consecutive days and within the Klamath National Forest for no more than 30 days per calendar year.
Klamath National Forest
The phone number for project activity levels and woodcutting restrictions is temporarily out of service. In the interim, a new temporary phone number with this information is in use: 530-643-0279.
Klamath National Forest
Grayback Road will be undergoing repairs in the Granite Creek slide area from July 6 through September. Drivers should stop and proceed only when the roadway is clear, and use caution around heavy equipment. As the work progresses, delays are expected to be minimal.
Klamath National Forest
Storing or leaving unattended any equipment, personal property or supplies for a period of more than 24 hours Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other mechanized mode of travel. Entering or being in the Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble…
Klamath National Forest
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.
Klamath National Forest
Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous. For current road conditions anywhere in California, call 1-800-427-7623 or visit the Cal Trans web site.
Klamath National Forest
The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.Using a motorized vehicle including an over-the-snow vehicle off…
Six Rivers National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Six Rivers National Forest
Due to dry conditions and increasing fire danger, the Six Rivers National Forest is implementing fire restrictions, beginning July 3, 2026. These restrictions apply to all of the Six Rivers National Forest (SRF) and land administered by the SRF which includes the Ukonom Ranger District of the…
Six Rivers National Forest
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, group-size limitations, wood-fire prohibition, access permits, and more restrictions are in place to preserve the Trinity Alps wilderness.
Six Rivers National Forest
Until further notice, visitor services at our district offices front desk are limited to the schedules below, except for federal holidays. We’re committed to providing the best service possible with the staffing and resources we have. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate…
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Portions of Mud and Ash Creek: FS Roads 40N56, 41N29, 41N17, 41N17A, and 41N31 are closed to the Mount Shasta Wilderness are closed due to public safety on the Mount Shasta Ranger District.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Prior to entering the Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area review the permit requirements and restrictions for pack stock, waste management, firearms use, campfires, and camping limits. The Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area is in both the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
National Forest system lands on the Mount Shasta Ranger District along South Fork Road (FS Road 40N26) are closed to prevent the spread of the forest pathogen (Phytophthora lateralis) which affects Port Orford Cedar. Please do not stop or pull off the road surface when driving through this section.
Modoc National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Modoc National Forest
Alturas, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026— Fall is here, and cooler weather conditions have allowed the Modoc National Forest fire restrictions to be lifted as of 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026.This means forest visitors on the Modoc National Forest may once again have campfires outside of…
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions, or public fire restrictions, are in effect across the Forest. Before you head out on your adventure, make sure you are aware of current restrictions for the area you will be visiting.
NOTE: The Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River has separate fire restrictions.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Effective September 4, 2026, the Rogue River-Siskiyou is decreasing public use (fire) restrictions to Stage 2 on the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River.Before you head out on your adventure, make sure you're aware of the current restrictions for the area you'll be visiting.NOTE: The Wild and Scenic…
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Due to low water levels at Fish Lake, the Fish Lake boat ramp managed by the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is closed. Visitors can still access the boat ramp at Fish Lake Resort.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Effective June 1, 2026, seasonal fire restrictions and parking restrictions are in place along the Illinois River Road on the Wild Rivers Ranger District.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Beginning May 22, 2026, possessing and consuming alcohol will be prohibited along the recreational section of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. The prohibition does not apply to private lands within the closure boundary. This prohibition will last through September 30, 2026.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
A portion of the Rogue River National Recreation Trail is closed on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest due to damage sustained in the 2025 Moon Complex Fire.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
The Ashland Municipal Watershed is closed to camping and campfires for public safety and to protect the municipal water supply for the city of Ashland, Ore.