San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino
National Forest 909-382-2600 |
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Current Conditions - "Know Before you Go"
CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND GUIDELINES - Effective October 23, 2009
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Wood or charcoal fires are permitted only in developed campgrounds
and picnic areas on the San
Bernardino National Forest
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Campfires are not permitted in Yellow Post Sites.
- Campfire permits are required for propane and gas stoves and lanterns
used outside of developed recreation sites. (permits are available at
your local Ranger Station)
- Recreational Shooting is limited to
Public Shooting Ranges operated under special use permit only
- except those engaged in legal hunting.
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An approved spark
arrester is required for any internal combustion engine. This
applies to chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, and off-highway
vehicles operated on the National Forest.
- Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles,
buildings and developed recreation sites.
- A permit is required for welding or operating any torch device with an
open flame or for use of any explosive device.
- Fireworks are always prohibited on the San Bernardino National Forest.
Tracer, armor piercing, steel core, and Teflon ammunitions are also
prohibited, as is discharging a firearm at any exploding target.
- Forest Road 1N09 is subject to closure during high fire danger.
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Know Before you Go - contact the local Ranger Station prior to your visit to determine local conditions and use guidelines
Fire Restrictions and Forest Regulations are strictly enforced
RECREATION REPORT
Latest information on Recreational Activities
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Be "Avalanche Aware" – Learn the basics at the Forest Service Avalanche Center
ROAD CONDITIONS - SLOW DOWN, BETTER LATE
THAN NEVER
Caltrans
- State Highways
San
Bernardino County Roads
Riverside County Roads
FIRE CLOSURE AREAS
Butler 2 Fire & Slide Fire - Road, Trail and Recreational Facility Closures
Grass Valley Fire - Road Closures
Sheep Fire - Area and Road Closures
FOREST TRAILS, ROADS AND FACILITIES INFORMATION
Trails, roads, facilities are subject to change based on weather and
fire restrictions. Weather conditions may change without notice,
"Know Before You Go". To find out the latest conditions for the area
you intend to visit, call your local Ranger Station.
Arrowhead Ranger Station
Barton Flats Visitor Center
closed for the winter October 5
Big Bear Ranger Station &
Discovery Center
Cajon Ranger Station
Children's Forest Visitor Center
closed for the Winter October 1
San Gorgonio Ranger Station
San Jacinto Ranger Station
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
SAN GORGONIO WILDERNESS TRAIL CONDITIONS
PROJECT ACTIVITY LEVEL & SALE ACTIVITY LEVEL
To obtain daily PAL/SAL Levels, call (909) 382-2600 and press "8", then
"5" and then "2".
Project Activity Level Map PDF
SAL - Sale Activity Level*
- Minimum Required in Contract
- Furnish Fire Patrol if required in contract.
- After 1:00 PM no cutting dead trees, no operating of high speed rotary head equipment and no blasting.
- Shut Down. All operations prohibited except loading truck in landings, servicing equipment in landing and dust abatement.
PAL - Project Activity Level*
- Minimum Restriction
- Furnish Fire Patrol if required in contract.
- After 1:00 PM no cutting dead trees,
- Shut Down. All operations prohibited except loading trucks in landings, servicing equipment in landing and dust abatement.
- Same as E except site-specific conditions may warrant a variance permitting some operations.
* The information shown for activity levels is general. Contractors should refer to their contract for more detailed information on what activities are allowed or prohibited for each activity level.
United States Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest
Last Modified:
Monday, 09 November 2009 at 16:13:38 EST