Sierra National Forest

Topics

Summary

Fires and Emergencies

Cascadel Fire

Tehipite Fire (Kings Canyon National Park)

The Tehipite Fire has crossed the boundary of Kings Canyon National Park and now is burning in the Sierra National Forest. The fire is burning in the John Muir Wilderness. Smoke from the fire is drifting in to the Shaver Lake area and down the Kings River Drainage into the San Joaquin Valley. Several trails in John Muir Wilderness are closed.

Recreation Report and Trip Planner

Information on the status of campgrounds, roads and trails on the Sierra National Forest as well as additional information for planning your trip.

Forest Fire Restrictions

Campfire Restrictions

Information on current fire restrictions in the Sierra National Forest.

Ferguson Rock Slide

Provide Information on the Ferguson Rock Slide located on Hwy 140 west of Yosemite National Park

Lake and Reservoir Levels

This link takes you to the State of California Department of Water Resources web page

River Levels

This link takes you to the State of California Department of Water Resources web page

Road Conditions Sierra National Forest

Roads – Cal Trans Update CALTRANS

Road Condition and Status information.

Web Cams

Bass Lake

Sierra Summit Ski Resort

These web cams are hosted by non-government websites.

Weather

The most up to date weather information provided by the National Weather Service.