Sierra National Forest
From Recreation.gov
The waterborne restroom at Trimmer Campground is temporarily closed due to a sewage system outage. The dry/vault restroom (2 minutes away) at Trimmer Recreation Area is open.
Occupancy limitations
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.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure 05-15-00-25-19
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Garnet Fire Closure
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025.
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
From Recreation.gov
**WATER ALERT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: Please fill your water tanks prior to your arrival. Water tanks may not be filled at the campground. The available potable water is not for filling tanks. Thank you.**
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.
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
From Recreation.gov
This campground is closed indefinitely. We hope to open the campground in the future. Thank you for your understanding.
From Recreation.gov
This CG is now closed as of 9/2/25 due to the Garnet Fire. Current reservation holders will be contacted by staff and offered a site at a different campground. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this unfortunate time.
From Recreation.gov
**WATER ALERT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: Please fill your water tanks prior to your arrival. Water tanks may not be filled at the campground. The available potable water is not for filling tanks. Thank you.**
From Recreation.gov
**WATER ALERT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: Please fill your water tanks prior to your arrival. Water tanks may not be filled at the campground. The available potable water is not for filling tanks. Thank you.**
Western Divide and Kern River Ranger Districts Winter Road Closures
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads the Exhibit and attached map, except persons using a tracked over-the-snow vehicle when there is a minimum of twelve inches of snow on the road.
Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except ATV/OHV and Tracked Vehicles - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.
Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except Tracked Vehicles - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Hume Lake
Hume Lake Ranger District Winter Roads Closure - No Exceptions - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.
Wildlife Alert - BEARS
Be Bear Aware During Your Visit.Are you prepared to store your food properly on your next camping or backpacking trip?Much of the Sequoia National Forest is American black bear habitat. They belong here.
Sequoia National Forest Camping and Parking Restrictions
The following acts are prohibited within the Sequoia National Forest. 1. Camping for more than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period anywhere on National Forest System lands within the Sequoia National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).
Day Use Only Prohibition FOREST ORDER NO. 0513-25-04
The following is prohibited within the Sequoia National ForestBeing in an area designated as Day Use Only after sunset or before sunrise.
Kings River Scenic Byway Dispersed Camping Prohibition 2025
To protect natural resources, camping within 250 feet of the Kings River Scenic Byway (State Highway 180) from its intersection with Tenmile Road (Forest Road No. 13S09) and continuing east approximately 21.1 miles to the Sequoia National Forest boundary. See map.
Kern River Ranger District Glass Container Prohibition
The following act is Prohibited within the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest: Possessing or storing food or beverages in glass containers in the Kern Canyon and Isabella Lake Glass Container Prohibition Areas, as described in Exhibit A, and shown on Exhibits B, C, and D.
North Fork Kern Wild and Scenic River Camping Prohibition
Camping is prohibited outside of the developed campgrounds and designated dispersed camping areas listed in the Exhibit and locations shown on the map.
Brush Creek Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
Camping is prohibited within 50 feet of the Brush Creek water’s edge, between the intersection of Brush Creek with the Kern River and points 0.5 miles east of the Kern River along both branches of Brush Cree
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
Kern River Ranger DistrictChico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
Bald Mountain Area Closure
The USDA Forest Service will begin an emergency operation to trap and move up to 25 snow-bound wild horses located on the Inyo National Forest outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory.
PACK FIRE AREA CLOSURE
The Pack Fire boundary near McGee Creek area remains closed for public safety.
Monache Meadows Area Seasonal Road Closure
To provide for public safety and protection of natural resources during snowy and muddy conditions.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
From Recreation.gov
This campground is closed indefinitely. We hope to open the campground in the future. Thank you for your understanding.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
From Recreation.gov
**WATER ALERT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: Please fill your water tanks prior to your arrival. Water tanks may not be filled at the campground. The available potable water is not for filling tanks. Thank you.**
Overview
Sierra National Forest is open and accessible across most of its 1.3 million acres spanning Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa counties in the central Sierra Nevada. The forest has recently reopened the vast majority of areas affected by the 2025 Garnet Fire (over 99% of the fire area reopened on October 31, 2025), though visitors should exercise caution as significant post-fire hazards remain including unstable slopes, hazard trees, and damaged roads—particularly during inclement weather and high winds. Several specific locations remain closed: Black Rock Road/11S12 (bridge damage), Black Rock Campground, Sawmill Flats Campground, and Ross Crossing camping area. Fire restrictions were lifted on October 11, 2025. Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias is scheduled to reopen January 1, 2026, after extensive fuels reduction treatments. The Mammoth Pool boat launch remains closed for rehabilitation work. Active forest orders include occupancy limitations for extended stays (Order 05-15-00-25-20), wilderness use restrictions, wilderness campfire restrictions in the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wildernesses, and bear-proof food storage requirements at all developed recreation sites. The forest emphasizes proper bear safety, checking weather conditions before visits, and being prepared for limited cell service in backcountry areas.
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