Sierra National Forest
Credit: Sierra National Forest file photo

April 25, 2020 - Clovis, CA  - The Sierra National Forest (SNF) is part of the USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region. On March 25, 2020, Regional Forester Randy Moore issued a Closure Order Regional Order No. 20-02, for all developed recreation sites across all National Forests in the Region. Closed are campgrounds and developed recreation sites (i.e. locations with amenities such as bathrooms or potable water). These developed recreation sites include all SNF, SNO-Parks, boat launch ramps and paved parking areas. 

The USDA Forest Service’s highest priority is ensuring our employees and visitors remain safe as we support mission critical functions for the people and communities we serve.

This Order is effective through April 30, 2020. 

This closure excludes trails, areas that function as trailheads for dispersed recreation and dispersed camping. 

While these specific areas remain open for use, we recommend complying with local and state guidance and not traveling for your recreation needs. 

If you do plan on visiting the SNF please be aware that:

• No trash removal is currently offered – please pack out all trash and waste www.int.org 

• All toilet facilities are currently closed – please plan accordingly

• Avoid high-risk activities – law enforcement and search and rescue operations may be limited 

• If an area is crowded, please search for a less occupied location

Closing any site for any reason is not one we take lightly, but protecting our visitors and employees remains our highest priority. We are working with our state and local partners to determine the best path forward to safely reopening closed sites. 

Thank you for your cooperation. For specific details, please contact one of our forest virtual offices.

• Bass Lake Ranger District Office – 559-877-2218, open Mon-Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm.

• High Sierra Ranger District Office – 559-855-5355, open Mon-Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm.

• Forest Supervisors Office - 559-297-0706, open Mon-Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm.

To remain informed on SNF activities during this time please follow our webpage at www.fs.usda.gov/sierra, Facebook at www.facebook.com/SierraNF, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/SierraNF.  
Source: SNF