Current Conditions - "Know Before you Go"
CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND GUIDELINES - Effective December 3, 2008
- Wood and charcoal campfires are allowed only in developed
campgrounds, picnic areas, yellow post sites, and only within
agency-provided fire rings / designated stoves. Campfires are not
allowed anywhere else at any time of the year
- Campfire permits are required for propane and gas stoves and lanterns
used outside of developed recreation sites. (permits are available at
your local Ranger Station)
- Recreational Shooting is limited to
Designated Sites and
Public Shooting Ranges operated under special use permit only,
except those engaged in legal hunting.
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An approved spark
arrester is required for any internal combustion engine. This
applies to chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, and off-highway
vehicles operated on the National Forest.
- Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles, developed recreation sites,
and areas cleared of vegetation three feet in diameter.
- A permit is required for welding or operating any torch device with an
open flame or for use of any explosive device.
- Fireworks are always prohibited on the San Bernardino National Forest.
Tracer, armor piercing, steel core, and Teflon ammunitions are also
prohibited, as is discharging a firearm at any exploding target.
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Know Before you Go - contact the local Ranger Station prior to your visit to determine local conditions and use guidelines
Fire Restrictions and Forest Regulations are strictly enforced
RECREATION REPORT
Latest information on Recreational Activities
WEATHER CONDITIONS
National Weather Service - San Diego Office (covers Riverside and San Bernardino Counties)
Be
"Avalanche Aware" – Learn the basics at the
Forest Service Avalanche Center
ROAD CONDITIONS - SLOW DOWN, BETTER LATE
THAN NEVER
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Caltrans
- State Highways
San
Bernardino County Roads
Riverside County Roads
FIRE CLOSURE AREAS
Butler 2 Fire & Slide Fire - Road, Trail and Recreational Facility Closures.
Grass Valley Fire - Road Closures
FOREST TRAILS, ROADS AND FACILITIES INFORMATION
Trails, roads, facilities are subject to change based on weather and
fire restrictions. Weather conditions may change without notice,
"Know Before You Go". To find out the latest conditions for the area
you intend to visit, call your local Ranger Station.
Arrowhead Ranger Station
Barton Flats Visitor Center
Closed for the winter season. Stop by and visit next spring.
Big Bear Ranger Station &
Discovery Center
Cajon Ranger Station
Children's Forest Visitor Center
Open weekends only
San Gorgonio Ranger Station
San Jacinto Ranger Station
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
SAN GORGONIO WILDERNESS TRAIL CONDITIONS
PROJECT ACTIVITY LEVEL & SALE ACTIVITY LEVEL
To obtain daily PAL/SAL Levels, call (909) 382-2600 and press "8", then
"5" and then "2".
Project Activity Level Map PDF
SAL - Sale Activity Level*
- Minimum Required in Contract
- Furnish Fire Patrol if required in contract.
- After 1:00 PM no cutting dead trees, no operating of high speed rotary head equipment and no blasting.
- Hoot Owl. Most operations prohibited after 1:00 PM
- Shut Down. All operations prohibited except loading truck in landings, servicing equipment in landing and dust abatement.
PAL - Project Activity Level*
- Minimum Restriction
- Furnish Fire Patrol if required in contract.
- After 1:00 PM no cutting dead trees,
- Hoot Owl. Most operations prohibited after 1:00 PM
- Shut Down. All operations prohibited except loading trucks in landings, servicing equipment in landing and dust abatement.
- Same as E except site-specific conditions may warrant a variance permitting some operations.
* The information shown for activity levels is general. Contractors should refer to their contract for more detailed information on what activities are allowed or prohibited for each activity level.
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