San Bernardino National Forest  

Welcome to the San Bernardino National Forest

 

• Wood and charcoal fires are NOT permitted on the San Bernardino National Forest due to high fire danger.
  
   
• Campfire permits are required for propane and gas stoves and lanterns used outside of developed recreation sites.  (permits are available at your local Ranger Station)
  
   
• Recreational Shooting is limited to Public Shooting Ranges operated under special use permit only, except those engaged in legal hunting. 
  
   
• An approved spark arrester is required for any internal combustion engine.  This applies to chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, and off-highway vehicles operated on the National Forest.
  
   
• Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles, developed recreation sites, and areas cleared of vegetation three feet in diameter.
  
   
• A permit is required for welding or operating any torch device with an open flame or for use of any explosive device.
  
   
• Fireworks are always prohibited on the San Bernardino National Forest. Tracer, armor piercing, steel core, and Teflon ammunitions are also prohibited, as is discharging a firearm at any exploding target.
  
   
• Forest Road 1N09 is closed to motorized vehicles - State Highway 330 to Bear Creek
  
   
• Know Before you Go - contact the local Ranger Station prior to your visit to determine local conditions and use guidelines