Fire Danger Extreme

FIRE DANGER LEVEL -- EXTREME
Photo: Extreme fire Danger meter

The Cleveland National Forest is currently in Extreme fire danger. Forest Use Restrictions levels are subject to change with weather and fire activity on the forest.  Additional restrictions may be implemented.  Use care and caution when visiting the Forest.

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 Fireworks are never allowed on the Cleveland National Forest
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Spark arrestors are required for all off-highway vehicles, chainsaws, and other internal combustible equipment.
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 Welding, grinding, cutting, explosives, and other activities requiring a special use authorization may be restricted.
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 Target shooting is NOT allowed under this level.
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Smoking is allowed only in enclosed vehicles and developed recreation sites
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Discharging a firearm with steel core, armor piercing or tracer ammunition is not allowed.

Allowable activities and restrictions by district

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Descanso Ranger District (619) 445-6235

  • All trails open

Gates and roads closed to vehicle access: 

  • Fred Canyon Road (Forest Road 16S08)
  • Pine Mountain Road ( Forest Road 14S02)

Additional Restrictions:

  • Wood and charcoal fires are ONLY allowed in identified sites in designated fire rings in the Burnt Rancheria, El Prado Group and Laguna campgrounds ONLY.
  • Gas, liquid, and jelly petroleum fueled stoves are allowed in all open developed campgrounds and developed picnic areas.
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Palomar Ranger District (760) 788-0250
       Restrictions:

  • Wood and charcoal fires are NOT allowed on the district.
  • Gas, liquid, and jelly petroleum fueled stoves are allowed in all open developed campgrounds and developed picnic areas.
  • Stoves and fires are NOT allowed in remote camping areas.
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Trabuco Ranger District (951) 736-1811

  • The Wildomar OHV area will be CLOSED including trails.

Additional Restrictions:

  • Fires and stoves are NOT allowed in remote camping areas in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness.
  • Wood and charcoal fires are NOT allowed on the district.
  • Gas, liquid, and jelly petroleum fueled stoves are allowed in all open developed campgrounds, developed picnic areas.

Check before you go for updated information.

  • District offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM till 4:30PM.
  • For the Cleveland National Forest Supervisor’s Office dial (858) 673-6180.
  • For Alpine, Descanso, and Laguna Mountain Area contact the Descanso Ranger District at (619) 445-6235.
  • For Palomar Mountain, Henshaw, Ramona and Oak Grove areas contact the Palomar Ranger District at (760) 788-0250.
  • For the Ortega Hwy area, San Mateo and Corona area contact the Trabuco Ranger District at (909) 736-1811.

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