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Steeped In History
The Cleveland National Forest honors its past and celebrates all it has to offer visitors. The Forest provides various terrains and recreational opportunities, including camping and picnic areas, hiking, exploring on horseback, trail running, mountain biking, and scenic drives.
Cal Trans SR-74 Ortega Highway-widening work affect access to Trabuco Ranger District trails and recreation sites
Cal Trans continues to perform highway-widening work on SR-74 Ortega Highway with periodic nightly closures. This activity will limit access to many Trabuco Ranger District trails, campgrounds, and picnic areas. For more information, please visit the CalTrans website.
Also check out current Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures.
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The Fire Danger level for the Cleveland National Forest is Moderate.
Information about fire danger ratings, fire restrictions and incident information is at the link below.
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The Cleveland National Forest is now offering digital passes for recreation fee sites! Purchase a day use digital pass prior to your visit or onsite at one of our fee locations (cell coverage dependent).
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Time in nature and outdoor recreation has proven to be essential for all. We want everyone to enjoy your national forest safely & responsibly recreate outdoors while caring for one another. Visit Recreate Responsibly to learn more.
Popular Recreation Activities
We have lots more information about recreation opportunities across the forest!
Features
Pacific Crest Trail
Heres what you should know about hiking Section A (first 110 miles) of the Pacific Crest Trail through the Cleveland National Forest