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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 enjoy 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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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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Prepare for Rainy and Winter Weather Conditions on the Forest
If traveling during this storm and upcoming ones, prepare for your regular drive and for visits to the forest. Flash floods, slippery/icy roads and poor visibility can impact your travel and safety. Heed tire chain requirements. In addition, wet conditions and lower temperatures can lead to medical distress; prepare with the proper personal gear.
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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 closed 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 Regions 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.
Recent News
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Celebrate Earth Day with the San Bernardino National Forest and partners at four locations
Release Date: Apr 16, 2024
Features
Is that fog or smoke? Both.
Thick fog, drizzly conditions and chilly temperatures. Not the best day to go out, you might say. Well, for wildland firefighters of the San Bernardino National Forest those conditions provided a good day for a pile burn, Dec. 19. That prescribed fire took place on the Mountain Top Ranger District of the forest near Twin Peaks and Lake Arrowhead, Calif., which was covered in fog and sprayed by a light drizzle that day. The burn covered approximately 100 acres of forest west of those communities.
Showing off their green thumbs
About 25 volunteers participated on National Public Lands Day to help restore a site that had been cleared of vegetation on an unauthorized, off-highway vehicle staging area, Sept. 23. And actually, that day was celebrated around the country by thousands of volunteers helping to clean and restore public, open spaces. Thank you volunteers!
Spotlights
Ernie Dierking - Thank you for your service and for visiting the SO
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.
Bonita Falls Day Use Area closed due to Lytle Creek recreation area improvements
The forest has closed the Bonita Falls Day Use Area in the Front Country Ranger District while improvements are being made to the Lytle Creek Recreation Corridor.
Popular Lake Fulmor gets an upgraded, accessible facility
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!
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.