Cleveland National Forest

Welcome to the Cleveland National Forest!

100 years young! Join us in celebrating our Centennial.

It was 100 years ago on July 1st that President Theodore Roosevelt signed a declaration that created the Cleveland National Forest.  Now, 100 years later, the Cleveland National Forest is going strong and proves to be a wonderful play ground for not only wildlife, but for many of the 3 million plus residents in the greater San Diego area.

Cleveland National Forest History

History of the Cleveland National Forest how it was founded and evolved into the Forest it is today. History >>>

Recreation Development: The Civilian Conservation Corp on the Cleveland National Forest and Local African-American History >>>

Come join us in our celebration of the Forest's centennial year and stay tune to this web site for further updates on our centennial events.

Gold-spotted Oak Borer

Oak tree mortality on the Cleveland National Forest' Descanso Ranger District has occurred since 2002. Over these past six years, an estimated 15,790 oaks have died across 16,118 acres of forested land. Coast live oak and California black oak are the primary species affected.

Mature larvae of A. coxalis removed from coast live oak.

Pest Alert! and News Release

In a recent study conducted by Forest Service Entomologist Tom Coleman, he discovered that Agrilus coxalis was the primary insect found attacking oak trees. A. coxalis is a flat-headed wood-borer and is referred as the "Gold-spotted Oak Borer."

For more information on Coleman’s discovery of the Gold-spotted oak borer on the Cleveland National Forest, please visit this link.

Raptors on our Forest

Golden Eagles and Prairie Falcons have long made their seasonal homes here  in San Diego County.  Protecting their habitat is one of many responsibilities of the Cleveland National Forest. Temporary seasonal closures on Corte Madera Mountain, Eagle Peak and El Cajon Mountain areas ended July 2008.

December Closure Advisories

If you are interested in learning more, please visit the links below.

Birds of Prey and the Cleveland National Forest | A Few Facts About Our Raptors

Current Conditions:

Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions

Para Condiciones Actuales en Español

The Forest Use Restriction level is currently HIGH/ALTO. For more information on this level click here/oprime aquí

For additional information on Forest Use Restriction levels, please visit our Forest Use Restriction Levels FAQ.