Welcome to the San Bernardino National Forest
Visit Your Forest
Only a few miles from the Inland Empire, the High Desert and Coachella Valley, we are located in both San Bernardino and Riverside County. Hike, bike, camp, snowshoe, drive your OHV or check out the streams, creeks and waterfalls—get out here. You’ll enjoy it.
Return to Baseline Fire Restrictions
As of Feb. 2, 2024, Forest Order No. 05-12-00-24-02 has initiated a return to baseline fire restrictions. The order is in effect through Dec. 31, 2024.
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Spring and Summer Safety
Spring is here and summer is on its way. Review our "Know Before You Go" webpage for safety tips during activities, such as camping, hiking, OHV and mountain biking. There is also a section for water safety.
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Incident Information Center
During major wildfires the Supervisor's Office operates the Center to provide information and updates to the public and news media. The following phones are only active during the incident. Public: (909) 383-5688. Media: (909) 383-5501. Updates are also provided at our social media sites, Facebook and X, and at InciWeb.
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Angelus Oaks Broadcast Burn
A one-day broadcast burn near Angelus Oaks, Calif., was conducted by our Fire personnel, Jan. 18. The Rx is part of 20+ years of consistent, meticulous work that has provided community defense and improved forest health. The story highlights the fuels officer who served as the burn boss, his burn boss trainees, the work by the wildland firefighters and some of the people in the community.
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Campground Prospectus
The San Bernardino National Forest has started the process for solicitation of proposals for a concession special use permit for recreation facilities on the Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger districts with the publication of a prospectus.
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"The Bighorn Scoop"
Have you heard? No, well get the scoop on the happenings of the San Bernardino National Forest. Find out about our people, projects, prescribed fires, recognitions, shin digs and more with "The Bighorn Scoop," the newsletter of the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Fire Restrictions
The current Fire Danger Rating is High.
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Road Closures
You came all the way out here and ... the road is closed. Review which roads are not open to the public before you start your trip.
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Outdoor Safety
Different seasons bring different potential hazards. Check out the Pacific Southwest Region's site for advice on how to stay safe.
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What Are Your Questions?
Check out the Pacific Southwest Region's page for things you want to know about.
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Passes and Permits
Some forest areas and activities require a pass or a permit. There are various types of recreation passes and some are even interagency. Some permits are for forest products and others are for special use activities.
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Who Knows Where They're Going? You!
Start your adventure in the San Bernardino National Forest by visiting some of our most popular and scenic areas.
Features
Fire personnel complete 200 acres of prescribed fire near Angelus Oaks
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Fire personnel of the San Bernardino National Forest completed major activities on a prescribed fire covering 200 acres in the Angelus Oaks area. Wildland firefighters started the work in the Front Country Ranger District, April 30, and treated 26 to 56 acres everyday through May 3.
This chick is on her way to becoming one bad raptor
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This was no small bird. She’s a bird of prey. A raptor. She’s a bald eagle born near Lake Hemet within the boundaries of the San Bernardino National Forest. She lives inside a massive stick nest that two adult bald eagles used to bring her into this world. And on April 28, small metal bands were placed on her lower legs to record her existnece and allow for identification.
Spotlights
Ernie Dierking - Thank you for your service and for visiting the SO
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The Supervisor’s Office was honored to receive a visit by a prior district ranger of the forest, April 16. Ernie Dierking was Cajon District Ranger in Lytle Creek from 1978-1983.
Popular Lake Fulmor gets an upgraded, accessible facility
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Lake Fulmor new restroom opened in August. The project was made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and conforms to accessibility standards.
No horsing around here!
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Horse Springs Campground is getting a much needed facelift from the Urban Conservation Corps of the Southern California Mountains Foundation and San Bernardino National Forest staff.
Is There Anything They Can’t Do?
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Volunteers of the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association cleared sections of trees that had fallen on a trail leading to John's Meadow during National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23.