The Southern Californian Los Padres, Angeles, Cleveland, and San Bernardino National Forests will remain closed through September 22nd due to many SoCal wildfire fighters currently battling blazes elsewhere, as well as many dry weather factors coming up. While most National Forests will reopen, a total of 5 will remain closed further into September. However, that one is being heavily monitored and is currently only 6,000 acres wide with crews rushing to extinguish it and save numerous old growth Sequoia trees, the trademark of the parks. The most notable upstart fire, the KNP Complex Fire, is currently threatening both Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Parks. Besides the large Dixie and Caldor Fires, both of which are currently over 70% contained, there are currently few incidents that Cal Fire is currently tracking. However, in the last few weeks, conditions have vastly improved in much of the state. The Forest Service will end the closure on September 17th, please see for more information.After two weeks of being closed off to the public, the United States Forest Service (USFS) announced that nearly all National Forests would reopen Wednesday night at 11:59 P.M., two days ahead of schedule.ĭue to factors such as high winds, dry conditions, and no precipitation being forecasted, as well as numerous active wildfires around he state, including the Caldor Fire that was raging in the El Dorado National Forest and threatening to destroy South Lake Tahoe, the USFS took the unprecedented step of closing all national forests within a state. The Bear Mountain Golf Couse will stay open. Big Bear Mountain Resort has suspended summer activities that take place on Forest Service land, this includes Summit Bike Park, the Scenic Sky Chair and all base area activities. Fishing around the shoreline on National Forest land is prohibited. This includes Juniper Point, Meadows Edge, Aspen Glen, and Grout Bay. Also, Designated Picnic Areas are closed. All Campgrounds in San Bernardino Nation Forest are closed. What’s closed in Big Bear?Īll of San Bernardino National Forest trails are closed for hiking, biking, horseback riding, motorbiking, off-roading, and all other activities.
The entire Village is open for shopping, dining and more! You can also enjoy bowling. Alpine Sides and Big Bear Speedway, the Ropes Course is also open. Our City parks are open, Boulder Bay Park, Rotary Park, Meadow Park, Dana Point, Ski Beach, and others. The Marinas are open for boating, jet asking, kayaking, and other Lake Tours and activities. Oktoberfest is still set to open on September 11th. All Non-National Forest activities are open as well as businesses are open to the public. Restaurants are fully open and ready to serve you. This includes marinas and lake operations.Īll three highways coming up and traveling down the mountain are open. Non-National Forest activities are operating and open to the public. To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. Please note there are no current fires in Big Bear Lake and all roads to/from and within Big Bear Lake are open to traffic.