Calaveras County

Stanislaus National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Stanislaus National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

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.…

Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions Stanislaus National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Fire Restrictions High Hazard Area Stanislaus National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest

Renewal of the Mokelumne Wilderness area rules

Forest Order renewing Mokelumne Wilderness area usage rules

Stanislaus National Forest

Renewal of the Emigrant Wilderness use rules

Stanislaus National Forest

Woodcut/PAL Information

For woodcut day/PAL information, please call 209-532-5601

Stanislaus National Forest

Road closure for Forest Road 1N98 due to repairs for the Cherry Valley Dam Spillway Project

Stanislaus National Forest issues closure for Forest Road 1N98, SFPUC to make repairs for the Cherry Valley Dam Spillway Short-Term Improvement Project June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027.

Stanislaus National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads

Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-78 cleaving closed Forest Road No. 8N13 and a portion of Forest Road No. 4N12, two roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Although the Forest generally had a…

Stanislaus National Forest

Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B

Temporary road closure of Forest Service Road 1S28B for Mountain Tunnel Improvement Projects

Stanislaus National Forest

Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…

Stanislaus National Forest

Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15

At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.

Stanislaus National Forest

Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure

Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs

Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Road Closures

This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…

Stanislaus National Forest

Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition

Stanislaus National Forest

Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions

Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake

Eldorado National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Eldorado National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

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.…

Eldorado National Forest

Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide. No campfires except in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A in the Forest Order and actively serviced by a camp host.No charcoal firesCamp stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings are…

Eldorado National Forest

Horse Canyon Trail (17E21) Closure

This order prohibits use of a motorcycle or motor-driven bicycle on this trail.

Eldorado National Forest

Mormon Emigrant Trail Winter Vehicle Use Road Closure

Winter snow closure to passenger vehicles in effect per Mormon Emigrant Trail Winter Vehicle Use Forest Order 03-26-01.

Eldorado National Forest

Help Halt Golden Mussel Invasion

The non-native, highly invasive golden mussel was discovered in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in October 2024. Once established, they can affect flood control by reducing water flow and contribute to harmful algal blooms. Please contact the waterbody you plan to visit for latest information about…

Eldorado National Forest

Daily Burn Status

Burn Day Status: El Dorado County: (530) 621-5897Burn Day Status: Amador County: (209) 223-6246Fires do not stop at agency boundaries, nor do the agencies fighting them. The forest cooperates with other federal, state, and local partners in fire management activities. These relationships foster a…

Eldorado National Forest

Barrett Lake 4 X 4 Trail Motor Vehicle Prohibition

Barrett Lake Jeep trail closed to motor vehicle use in the winter.

Eldorado National Forest

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.

Eldorado National Forest

Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage Restriction

Possessing or storing any food in Desolation Wilderness unless it is in a bear proof container.

Eldorado National Forest

Silver Bear Wheeled Vehicle Closure

Using a motorized wheeled vehicle on roads and trails in Silver Bear Snowmobile Trail System

Eldorado National Forest

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.

Eldorado National Forest

Occupancy and Use Restrictions - Desolation Wilderness Area

To help protect the natural resources and ensure public safety, the following is prohibited within Desolation Wilderness.Entering or being in without a valid permit.Entering or being in as part of a group that includes more than…

Eldorado National Forest

Mokelumne Wilderness Restricted Use

Prohibited acts within the Mokelumne Wilderness.

Eldorado National Forest

Travel Management Designation

Routes designated in Travel Management Subpart B are included as part of the current road system. Allows highway legal and non-highway legal motor vehicle use by the public on 1,002 miles of Maintenance Level 2 native surfaced roads. In addition, there are 635 miles of surfaced roads suitable…

National Forest System Roads

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Fire Restrictions High Hazard Area Stanislaus National Forest

Renewal of the Mokelumne Wilderness area rules

Renewal of the Emigrant Wilderness use rules

Woodcut/PAL Information

Road closure for Forest Road 1N98 due to repairs for the Cherry Valley Dam Spillway Project

Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads

Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B

Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15

Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure

Temporary Road Closures

Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition

Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions

National Forest System Roads

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

Horse Canyon Trail (17E21) Closure

Mormon Emigrant Trail Winter Vehicle Use Road Closure

Help Halt Golden Mussel Invasion

Daily Burn Status

Barrett Lake 4 X 4 Trail Motor Vehicle Prohibition

Camping Occupancy Restrictions

Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage Restriction

Silver Bear Wheeled Vehicle Closure

Deer Valley Trail (19E01) & Meadow Lake Road (09N01)

Occupancy and Use Restrictions - Desolation Wilderness Area

Mokelumne Wilderness Restricted Use

Travel Management Designation

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