National forest

Cleveland National Forest

Cleveland National Forest is a national forest in California.

Current notices posted by the managing agency. Checked Sept. 30, 2026.

  • Closure: Orosco Ridge Closures Forest Order details the implementation for temporary closures of Orosco Road, Boden Canyon Road, and Santa Ysabel Road to protect arroyo toads and their habitat during sensitive seasonal conditions. These closures will be implemented based on hydrologic and temperature triggers and will remain in… Since April 30, 2026.
  • Closure: Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures For updated conditions, visit Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures.Contact Information: Cleveland National Forest Supervisor’s Office (phone: 858-673-6180)Forest and road closures change frequently depending on the fire hazard level, weather, and various other unforeseen elements. This page is… Since Dec. 16, 2025.
  • Closure: Airport Fire Burned Area Closure The Cleveland NF has closed the Airport Fire burned area perimeter on the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. This closure prohibits going into or being upon any National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundaries of the closure. The closure will be in effect… Since May 24, 2025.

Check current closures and fire restrictions for Cleveland National Forest on the managing agency's own page.

Cleveland National Forest
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Cleveland National Forest map

Cleveland National Forest boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

One fire restriction order is recorded for this unit as of Sept. 30, 2026. Each links the signed order.

  • Elevated Fire Use Restrictions Effective June 11, 2026. Campfire, charcoal fire restrictions. Smoking area restrictions. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame as well as discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun restrictions.

Common questions

Cleveland National Forest has 3 district offices: Descanso Ranger District in Alpine Blvd. Alpine (619-445-6235), Palomar Ranger District in Black Canyon Rd. Ramona (760-788-0250), and Trabuco Ranger District in East Sixth Street Corona (951-736-1811).
Cleveland National Forest is managed through 3 ranger districts: Descanso Ranger District, Palomar Ranger District, and Trabuco Ranger District.

Camping on Cleveland National Forest

Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.

Cleveland National Forest maps

Ranger district offices
Forest Supervisor's Office San Diego, CA 858-673-6180 Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm, all sales end at 4pm.
Descanso Ranger District Alpine Blvd. Alpine, CA 619-445-6235 Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (closed 11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Palomar Ranger District Black Canyon Rd. Ramona, CA 760-788-0250 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Fridays - providing visitor
Trabuco Ranger District East Sixth Street Corona, CA 951-736-1811 Monday through Friday- 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Fishing and water

Doane Pond fishing (0.2 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Cleveland National Forest

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.