Cleveland 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.…
Cleveland National Forest
SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2026 — Cleveland National Forest Firefighters are continuing to battle the Mateo Fire alongside Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire Department. Cooling weather and the coastal marine layer overnight aided in the increased containment to 60 percent and provided firefighters…
Cleveland National Forest
Campfire, charcoal fire restrictions. Smoking area restrictions. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame as well as discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun restrictions.
Cleveland National Forest
(San Diego, CA, May 25, 2026) — The Cleveland National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at various recreation sites on the forest.The forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding, and camping. The proposed…
Cleveland National Forest
Forest Order details the implementation for temporary closures of Orosco Road, Boden Canyon Road, and Santa Ysabel Road to protect arroyo toads and their habitat during sensitive seasonal conditions. These closures will be implemented based on hydrologic and temperature triggers and will remain in…
Cleveland National Forest
For additional updated conditions, visit Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures.Contact Information: Cleveland National Forest Supervisor’s Office (phone: 858-673-6180)Forest and road closures change frequently depending on the fire hazard level, weather, and various other unforeseen elements. This…
Cleveland National Forest
The Cleveland National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall & winter. Work will continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from…
Cleveland National Forest
The Cleveland NF has closed the Airport Fire burned area perimeter on the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. This closure prohibits going into or being upon any National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundaries of the closure. The closure will be in effect…
Cleveland National Forest
This order prohibits extended camping in developed campgrounds, undeveloped areas, and maximum annual camping durations. The purpose of this order is to provide for the protection of natural resources by prohibiting long-term or semi-permanent occupancy of National Forest System lands within the…