Klamath National Forest

FIRE DANGER, RESTRICTIONS AND CONTRACT ACTIVITY INFORMATION

For the most up-to-date information on fires burning on national forest land, please visit the Forest Service's Inciweb website.

FOREST CLOSURE ORDERS

08-05-652 - Dillon Trail Closure
08-05-683 - Granite Trail Closures
08-05-688 - Undermined Road Closure
08-05-690 - Norcross Closure

FOREST CONDITIONS

A valid California Campfire Permit is required for open campfires and camp stoves outside of designated recreation sites. The permits are free and available at USDA Forest Service or USDI Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or CALFIRE offices in California. Visitors of the Klamath National Forest (KNF) need to check with local KNF Forest offices to determine if any special fire restrictions have been implemented because of high fire danger. 

Please use good fire sense and never leave campfires unattended. Also remember that adjoining public land areas can have different weather conditions and fire restrictions may or may not be in affect. Check with other Forests, or BLM, or CALFIRE directly.

For the most up-to-date information on forest conditions, please contact the appropriate ranger district for the area you wish to visit.

RIVER ALERTS

For information on the yearly blue-green algae bloom occurring in area lakes and portions of the Klamath River, as well as information pertaining to health effects from wildland fire smoke, please visit the Siskiyou County Public Health website.

WILDERNESS AREA INFORMATION

Wilderness areas are open with little snow remaining at high elevations in the Trinity Alps. and Marble Mountain Wilderness areas. Contact the appropriate ranger district for the most up-to-date information on high country recreation conditions.

PRESCRIBED BURN SCHEDULE

For information on upcoming prescribed burns on the Salmon River Ranger District, please contact Toby Herold at (530) 468-1288. Information on Scott River Ranger District burns may be acquired by contacting Debi Wright (530)468-1264.

WEATHER

Weather Forecasts:

• Medford, Oregon Fire Weather
• Western Siskiyou County Weather Forecast
• Central Siskiyou County Weather Forecast
• Eastern Siskiyou County Weather Forecast
• Redding Weather Forecasts

RAWS (Remote Automated Weather Station):

• Roman RAWS

Current Road Conditions:
Because weather can change dramatically in a short period of time be sure to check local road cams before traveling.

• ODOT Road Cams (Oregon Dept. of Transportation)
• Northern California Cal Trans Cams
• Cal Trans Road Information

Weather information is derived from National Weather Service data. Please see our weather disclaimer.