U.S. Forest Service - Cleveland National Forest

06/10/2026

***** UPDATE 5:41 PM*****

Firefighters remain on scene, monitoring overnight, with follow on actions scheduled for the morning.

***** UPDATE 4:43 PM*****

As of 3:32 p.m. forward progress of the fire has stopped.

*****UPDATE 1:30 PM*****

There are no additional residential evacuation orders and no safety threat to personnel aboard the installation. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide official updates as they become available on this page.

*****UPDATE 11:55 AM*****

Due to the fire’s threat to structures, the Camp Pendleton Golf Course has been evacuated.

*****FIRE ALERT*****

There is an active wildfire on Camp Pendleton. The fire is located in the November Training Area near Wire Mountain Housing.

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department is currently responding. Smoke may be visible to base residents and surrounding communities. Currently, no evacuations have been ordered.

Please avoid the area at this time.

Please follow this page for the most up to date information.

06/08/2026

In recognition of National Trails Day this past Saturday, we would like to thank all our volunteers who have given their time and energy to help keep clean and maintain the trails on the Cleveland National Forest!

Over the past few months, the Warriors of the Santa Anas organization and the Urban Corps of San Diego have gone out and helped clear debris and vegetation off some of our most visited trails around the Forest. Their hard work keeps these paths safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone who loves getting outdoors. We’re grateful for their dedication, teamwork, and the care shown for our public lands. We couldn’t do it without you!

06/05/2026

June 6th 2026 is National Trails Day, and what better way to celebrate than to have a volunteer skill share!🥾

Cleveland National Forest will be meeting at the El Cariso South Picnic Area at 10:00am and will be sharing the skills learned from volunteering for the Trabuco Ranger District. This will be followed up with a hike on the nearby El Cariso Nature Trail learning interpretation of our Forest and hopefully some bird watching. 🦅

This event will be a potluck style meet-up, so bring something to share while keeping in mind we will be at a picnic area, not a kitchen.

06/05/2026

Today, the Trabuco Ranger District will be closing at 2pm. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, June 8th.

05/29/2026

***Notice***

The Upper San Juan Campground will be closed until early July for renovations provided by the Great American Outdoors Act. Please be sure to check our website to verify campgrounds are open or closed prior to your visit.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/recreation/camping-cabins

05/28/2026

🌲🥾June 6th is National Trails Day, and now a fee free day on the National Forest!

Whether you’re hiking, biking, or just taking in the fresh air, be sure to get on the Forest on June 6th to appreciate the paths that make our public lands so special.
Get outside, explore responsibly, and enjoy the journey! 🌿✨

05/28/2026

The Cleveland National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 02-26-09, an update from Forest Order 02-25-04, which continues the closure of the Airport Fire Closure Area on the Trabuco Ranger District. This order restricts access to:

• Joplin Trail (6W02), Holy Jim Trail (6W03), Trabuco Canyon Trail (6W04), San Juan Trail (6W05), Los Pinos Trail (6W06), Chiquito Trail (6W07), Viejo Tie Trail (6W09), Falcon Trail (6W10), and Horsethief West Trail (6W11)
• Long Canyon Road (6S05), Hot Springs Canyon Road (6S10), Trabuco Canyon Road (6S13), and Holy Jim Road (6S14)

The following trails have been opened from the previous closure:
• San Juan Loop (5W01), Cold Water Canyon Trail (6W01), Horse Thief East trail (5W01).

Please help keep our community and first responders safe by respecting all closures.
Stay safe, and thank you for doing your part. 🌲🔥

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all Forest Offices and District Offices will be closed May 25th. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/22/2026

📣 Cleveland National Forest Proposes Recreation Fee Updates
The Cleveland National Forest is proposing updates to recreation fees across several campgrounds and permit sites to continue improving visitor services and maintain high demand facilities. These changes will help fund critical maintenance projects, provide additional staffing, and enhance recreation experiences for the millions of visitors who enjoy hiking, biking, camping, and more on the forest.

💬 We want to hear from you!
Public comments are open until July 21, 2026.
➡️ Submit comments by mail:
Cleveland National Forest
Attn: Mary Ann Davila Rodriguez
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127

➡️ Email: [email protected]
➡️ Comment online: https://arcg.is/iXXmz
➡️ Provide oral comments: 858 674 2977 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Learn more about the proposed changes and recreation opportunities on our website:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland

05/20/2026

****NOTICE****

Please advise to the new evacuation warning areas. Also, please stay safe and continue to follow San Diego County Sheriff’s Office for more updates as the situation unfolds.

has made changes to the EVACUATION ORDER (shaded areas in red shown in the map below) and EVACUATION WARNING (shaded areas in yellow shown in the map below) for the in Campo due to improved conditions.

You can also see a map of the affected areas by visiting: protect.genasys.com/location?z=10.….

A reminder: an EVACUATION ORDER means everyone in the impacted areas must leave immediately. An EVACUATION WARNING means be prepared to evacuate should conditions change.

If you feel you are in danger, GO!

The updated EVACUATION ORDER and EVACUATION WARNING will remain in place until further notice. They will be reassessed as fire and weather conditions change.

A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at:

▪️Golden Acorn Casino ▪️
▪️1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo ▪️

Please be mindful of firefighters and first responders who are still working in the fire area.

Continue to follow for the latest updates.

We want to thank the public for their cooperation.