Amador County

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.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 29 at 4:36PM PST until December 30 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

December 29th, 4:36 PM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Road Closure - Forest Service Road 1N04

This order extends the road closure of FSR 1N04 to December 31, 2025.

Termination of High Hazard Fire Restrictions

Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-11High Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-11, dated July 1, 2025, is hereby terminated.

Termination of Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions

Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-14Moderate Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-14, dated August 20, 2025, is hereby terminated.

Temporary Road Closures

This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.

Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Deer Valley Road Closures Early

With the publication of the Termination Notice, Deer Valley Road, FSR 8N02 between the Stanislaus and ElDorado National Roads previously closed under Forest Order STF-16-2025-08 is now open.

Termination Notice - FO STF-16-2025-10

With this termination, roads previously closed by Forest Order STF-16-2025 10 are now open.

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