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Los Padres National Forest

From Recreation.gov

FLUSHING TOILETS ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. ONLY PORTABLE TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Gifford Fire Closure Order

Gifford Fire Closure Order 05-07-53-25-21 supersedes Order 05-07-53-25-20 executed on August 24, 2025.

Sespe Condor Sanctuary Closure

The Los Padres National Forest will prohibit entry by the public to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary to support ongoing Condor recovery efforts. This special closure order supports the overall survivorship and sustained population increase of the California Condor species.

Special Closure - SBRD Storm Damage Recovery

Closure of developed recreation sites, roads, and trails in the Santa Barbara Ranger District impacted by storm damage and some roads restricted to non-motorized use.

Monterey Ranger District Storm Damage Closure

Due to recent storm damage, recreating in the following areas on Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest is prohibited:

Roadside Camping Prohibited: Nacimiento-Ferguson Road

For public safety, camping is not allowed within 300 feet of Nacimiento-Fergusson Road (Forest Road No. 22S01), from its intersection with State Highway 1 then east for 12 miles. See attached map for details.

Special Closure - SLRD Lake Fire Post-Burn Public Safety

Closure of developed recreation sites and roads on the Santa Lucia Ranger District impacted by the Lake fire.

Dry Canyon Area, Roads and Trails, and Wilderness Closure

Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Dry Canyon Area, Roads, Trails and Wilderness Closure

Road Use Restriction - Sycamore Cyn Rd to Pfeiffer Beach

Prohibits being on Sycamore Canyon Road (Forest Road No.

West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions

Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area. Reference the description of the area and attached map for details.

San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires

Prohibits overnight camping and building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire on San Carpoforo Beach, which includes all National Forest lands west of Highway 1 to the mean high tide line of the&nbsp

Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions

Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the Fire Use Restriction Area which is the front country of Santa Barbara. Reference the description of the area and the attached map for details.

From Recreation.gov

CAUTION: ROAD EROSION! HIGH CLEARENCE VEHICLES ONLY, NO CARS OR TRAILERS. TRUCKS AND LARGER SUVS RECOMMENDED

Small Craft Advisory issued February 9 at 2:30AM PST until February 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

2:30 AM — 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued February 9 at 2:30AM PST until February 11 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

2:30 AM — 10:30 AM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

From Recreation.gov

**Closed for Habitat Restoration August 4 – December 31, 2025. We're making things better for nature and for you. Thanks for your patience—see you in 2026! **

From Recreation.gov

**Highway One open from the South. **Highway One closed from North at Limekiln - access through Nacimiento/Ferguson Road. Trailers over 24ft not recommended.

From Recreation.gov

**Highway One open from the South. **Highway One closed from North at Limekiln - access through Nacimiento/Ferguson Road. Trailers over 24ft not recommended.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Fire Danger Level Downgraded to "Moderate"

Effective January 23, 2025, the Angeles National Forest fire danger level and associated restrictions are moving to MODERATE. Visitors to the forest, including recreational cabin owners and concessionaires, are advised of the following updates:

Eaton Fire Area Closure

In effort to protect the public and to facilitate natural recovery of the resources affected by the Eaton Fire, this closure extends the Eaton Fire Area Closure through December 31, 2027.

Be Prepared for Winter Weather

Recent storms have brought winter weather to the Angeles National Forest! From the foothills to elevations reaching over 10,000 feet, visitors can encounter a variety of conditions in the mountains.

Forest Order No. 05-01-25-13, Camping Equipment Prohibition

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 Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This Order is effective from August 15, 2025, through August 1, 2027.

Bridge Fire Area Closure Terminated

The Bridge Fire Area Closure (Forest Order No. 05-01-25-12) that was in effect from June 5, 2025 through May 22, 2026 has been terminated starting June 20, 2025.

Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?

The information below provides updates to existing information on our webpage about Angeles National Forest offices and visitor centers. Check this alert regularly.

Williamson Rock Area and Trail Closure

Hikers and equestrians along the Pacific Crest Trail may be affected by a temporary closure of the Williamson Rock area of the Angeles National Forest. This closure (Forest Order No.

Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2026

The following is prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument from Dec. 16, 2022, through Dec. 15, 2026:

Overview

Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres across central California's Coast and Transverse Ranges, stretching 220 miles from Monterey to Kern County. The forest is currently open but with significant recent fire impacts and ongoing restrictions. The Gifford Fire (August 2025) burned 131,614 acres and reached 100% containment in late September, becoming California's largest fire of 2025. This followed the Madre Fire (July 2025) which burned over 80,000 acres and was declared out in late July. Area closures remain in effect from both fires, particularly affecting the Santa Lucia and Mt. Pinos Ranger Districts. Fire restrictions are active forest-wide through January 31, 2026, with additional restrictions in Santa Barbara front country through February 26, 2026 - campfires prohibited except at developed sites. The Sespe Condor Sanctuary remains closed to protect California Condor recovery. Highway 1 has partial closures near Big Sur due to rockslides. Many seasonal gates close December 1 and reopen May 1. Most recreation sites and campgrounds are open, though some areas like Figueroa Mountain trails, Lake Fire areas, and storm-damaged sections remain closed. Check district-specific conditions as accessibility varies significantly - the forest spans four distinct ranger districts with independent status updates.

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