Sierra National Forest

Recreation - Recreational Report

October 2, 2008

Here is the latest on what is happening in the Sierra National Forest

Weather Change predicted for the weekend of October 3-4

The Sierra National Forest has been alerted to a significant weather change forecast to take place in the Sierra Nevada beginning Friday into Saturday. This change may bring early snow storms above 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada. Visitors to the Sierra National Forest are reminded to prepare for winter storms, have adequate warm clothing, additional food, medical supplies and carry tire chains. Most important, please notify someone of your trip plans, destination and when you are expected to return home.

The following campgrounds are closed for the season:

• Lower Billy Creek Campground at Huntington Lake
• Dorabelle Campground at Shaver Lake

Beginning October 1st the following campgrounds are open with no services, no fee charged:

• Jackass Meadow
• Mono Creek
• Mono Hot Springs
• Portal Forebay
• Vermillion
• Saw Mill Flat
• Ward Lake

Beginning October 6th, the following campgrounds are open no services, no fees:

• Lily Pad
• Blackrock

The following group campground is closed for the season:

• Kings River (at Wishon Reservoir)

Fire Restrictions are still in effect:

The days are getting shorter and nights are cooler but the threat of wildfires will not diminish until we receive measurable rainfall in the area. Fire restrictions are in effect; no open flame fires are permitted below 6,000 feet, except in developed campgrounds.

 

Topics	Summary
America the Beautiful Passes Access, Senior and Annual Pass	The Access and Senior Passes provide discounts for the permanently disabled and for citizens over 62 years of age.  The Annual Pass allows you to pay one yearly fee for access into federal sites such as national parks.  Permits can be obtained at Sierra National Forest Offices.
Bears	Overview on how to properly store food.
Campgrounds	Information on the status of campgrounds on the Sierra National Forest.
Campfire Permits Campfire Permit Online Campfire Restrictions	Information on how to obtain a campfire permit.
Fishing Regulations Fish Planting Schedule	Links take you to the California Department of Fish and Game website for fishing regulations and fish planting schedules.
Firewood Cutting	Information on obtaining a woodcutting permit. Permits are valid April 1, through November 30th.
Hiking Trails	A listing of trails in the Sierra National Forest.
Hunting Regulations Hunting Zone Maps	Hunting is permitted in the Sierra National Forest.  Link takes you to the California Department of Fish and Game website for information on Hunting season, regulations as well as maps.
Lakes and Reservoirs	A listing of the major lakes and reservoirs in or adjacent to the Sierra National Forest.
Maps Online National Forest Map Store	Electronic version of the Sierra National Forest maps as well other maps available online.   Also, a link to the National Forest Map store that sell maps online.
Off-Highway Vehicle Routes Status Off Highway Vehicle Use Information Off Highway Vehicle Route Designation	Provides information of riding OHV on the forest as well as current status on routes. Also link to the planning process to designate as system of roads, trails and areas for OHV use.
Picnic and Day Use Areas	A listing of all Picnic and Day Use areas on the Sierra National Forest.
Road Conditions Sierra National Forest Roads – Cal Trans Update CALTRANS	Road Condition and Status information.
Visitor Information Centers and Ranger Stations	For information on office hours and days open of all offices on the Sierra national Forest.
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.
Wilderness Areas Wilderness Pemits Wilderness Reservation Form Wilderness Area Bear Box locations	Information on the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Dinkey and Kaiser Wilderness Areas
Winter Sports Sno Park Permits	Information on winter sports areas on the Sierra National Forest.

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