Current Conditions
The forest is always changing. Find current weather, road and campground status, lake levels, fish stocking, and more:
- General Rules and Regulations
- Alerts
- Fireworks: All fireworks prohibited year-round on national forest land. El Dorado County also prohibits fireworks.
Forest Conditions Status
Road and Trail Status
Current conditions and open/close status of forest roads and trails.
Daily Burn Status
Contractors and wood cutters can check current and expected Burn Status for projects and woodcutting.
Fire Restriction Status
Wood, charcoal and gas fires typically allowed on the Eldorado National Forest. As conditions change, restrictions on fires will go into effect. Please check before you leave home.
Fires and Emergencies
When a large fire or emergency occurs on the forest, we provide updates on the Fire Information webpage and InciWeb site.
Weather
Weather
Weather conditions vary across the forest, where elevation ranges from 1,500 feet in the canyons to 10,000 feet at the Sierra Nevada crest. Be prepared for sudden changes in weather. Check the forecast before you adventure out.
Local Weather and Traffic Conditions
El Dorado County local weather and traffic conditions. Customize to any county or city.
Sierra Avalanche Center
Backcountry avalanche, snow and weather for the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Road Conditions
Caltrans Traffic Quick Map
Check Caltrans Quick Map and customize what your search.
Road Work Alerts – El Dorado County
The Department of Transportation funds, plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains the County Road System.
Nevada 511
Customize travel alerts for Nevada.
Relevant Links
Fish Stocking
Many forest reservoirs and lakes are planted with catchable trout from Department of Fish and Wildlife hatcheries. Check their Fishing Guide to plan your next adventure.
Reservoir Levels
Information on the current water storage levels and total capacities on the major reservoirs in California from the California Department of Water Resources.