Welcome to the Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National Monument recreational activities page. Listed below are links to information regarding recreational opportunities on the Forest and the Monument.

What We Are Doing with Your Recreation Fees  

Throughout the year we will be presenting and updating documents on the Recreation program.  The Forest Service reports investment accomplishments to Congress annually which are posted below. The Forest is still evaluating the following recreation fee proposals submitted to the public last May/June 2008: changes to the standard amenity fees (high impact recreation area) around Lake Isabella; new fee program on the Upper Kern River and a new fee progam on Lloyd Meadow Road.

• Annual Report 2008
• Quarterly Recreation Reports
• Briefing Papers
• Financial Information
• Actions Plan - This Strategic Recreation Plan for Lake Isabella includes Camp 9 Campground, and the Lake Isabella High-Impact Recreation Areas, (Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella, and South Fork Recreation areas) located on the Kern River Ranger District.  These sites are managed under the Federal Lands and Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004.
• Public Meeting information (ppt, meeting notes, newstories, etc.)
• Questions and Answers

Recreation Report - November 2009 (82 kb)	The most up-to-date source for the status of campgrounds, roads and other opportunities on the forest.
Maps, Brochures	Brochures, information and links to useful sites to help make your visit more pleasurable.
Passes	Information on recreation passes please visit the passes and permit section of our website.
Cabin and Lookout Rentals Camps and Resorts Campgrounds Group Campgrounds	Variety of camping, resort and accommodation information.
Picnic and Day Use Areas	Picnic and day use activity information.
OHV/OSV Information Cyrus Canyon OHV Track	OHV/ATV trails and information.
Mountain Biking	Information and trails for mountain biking.
Horseback Riding and Pack Stations	Touring the Forest on horseback.
Golf	Other recreation on or near the forest.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Fishing and Hunting Whitewater Boating	Opportunities for recreation on the water.
Winter Recreation Downhill Skiing Cross Country Skiing	Skiing, snowboarding and other winter recreational opportunities on the Forest.
Travel Information Things To Do and See Nuui Cunni Native American Center in Lake Isabella Visit One of Our Fire Lookouts Giant Sequoia Groves	Touring information.
National Trails Forest Trails and Trailheads	Hiking trails on the Forest.
Wilderness Wilderness Trip Planning	Information on visiting the wilderness areas.

Recreation Reports, Meeting Information, and Powerpoints

 Financial Update on the Forest Service Fee Program

• Sequoia 1st Quarter 09 Expenses (pdf)  
• Sequoia 2nd Quarter 09 Expenses (pdf) coming soon!

• Sequoia 1st Quarter 09 Collections (pdf) existing
• Sequoia 2nd Quarter 09 Collections (pdf)coming soon!

2008 Recreation Report to the Public (ppt)  Presentation at January/February 2009 Public Meeting (1.22 Mb)

FAQs Relating to this Document - February 2009 (415 kb)

 

What's NEW and Proposed in Recreation Fees Federal Register Notice and Map Fee Increases and Changes Grouse Valley Recreation Rentals