Smokey’s Birthday Party – planned for August 13th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – has been canceled. Unfortunately we are not being allowed to hold the gathering, but our building, as usual, will be open on the weekends and staffed by volunteers inviting the public to enjoy the displays and get help with hiking, camping, and other forest activities.
Bathrooms in Big Pines Area: Off Hwy 2: Big Pines Visitor Center – flushers across the street, Inspiration Point – vault toilets, Grassy Hollow Picnic area – vault toilets, and Vincent Gap – vault toilets; Off N-4: Arch Picnic Area – vault toilets, Peavine Campground – vault toilets, Apple Tree Campground – vault toilets, and Jackson Lake – vault toilets.
Camping: Blue Ridge and Guffy Campgrounds are first come, first served and require the Adventure Pass or an Interagency Federal Pass. Table Mountain, Mountain Oak, Lake, and Jackson Flat Group Campgrounds are now taking reservations (recreation.gov). A fee is charged. Peavine and Appletree Campgrounds are first come, first served and have a $10 fee.
Trash – when there are no trash cans or they are full, please take your trash home with you!
Road conditions and status: contact CalTrans at 800-427-7623. (Check State Routes 2 and N-4.)
Thank you for protecting our forest.