10:54 AM
— 7:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches
between 7500 and 9500 feet, and up to 11 inches above 9500 feet.
* WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, Upper
San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley.
* WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Sierra 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.…
Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 05‑15‑00‑26‑11 removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list; temporarily closes certain recreation sites, roads, and trails identified in Exhibits A and B as a public safety precaution due to widespread hazard…
Sierra National Forest
This order restricts fire use, smoking, internal combustion engines, and open‑flame tools to specific designated areas or conditions. Outside those approved locations, all such activities are prohibited under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52.
Sierra National Forest
Forest Order 05-15-00-26-09 prohibits fires/campfires above 10,400 ft south of the specified ridgeline boundary—and above 10,000 ft north of it—as well as within the areas designated in Exhibits A - O (Ansel Adams/John Muir Wilderness) under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
Sierra National Forest
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-08 reopens the newly renovated Jackass Meadow Campgrounds, removing it from Exhibit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list.
Sierra National Forest
The net effect of this order is to reopen Ross Crossing Dispersed Camping Area, and close the bridge onStevenson Trail (i.e. adding and removing them from Exhibit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list)
Sierra National Forest
The net effect of this order is to reopen Kinnikinnick Campground and Florence Lake Picnic Area (i.e removing them from Exabit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list).
Sierra National Forest
Forest Order 05-15-51-25-21 is effectively terminated on June 19, 2026. Mammoth Pool boat launch is again available for public access.
Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest welcomes visitors back to the area affected by the Garnet Fire. While this landscape is open, many hazards remain. If visiting this area, please plan carefully before you go — you are entering post-fire terrain where hazard trees, loose soil, flooding, and debris flows…
Sierra National Forest
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Sierra National Forest
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Sierra National Forest
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Sierra National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest