well off the beathen path

Looks like most of the National Forests in California are back open for late September 2021, although many have fire bans in place for campfires and BBQs.  Certain campgrounds are allowing campfires, but it is on a per forest, per campground basis. Check the usds.gov links or call rangers to find out what exactly campgrounds are allowing campfires. More Sequoia Groves are burning this year, as the lightning strike wildfires are burning inside the Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia and Sequoia National Forest. PARKS & FORESTS  listed below are CLOSED Giant Sequoia National Monument  due to wildfire Windy Fire Sequoia National Park due to wildfire  KNP Complex Fire Kings Canyon National Park due to wildfire  KNP Complex Fire Sequoia National Forest (portions closed) due to wildfire  Windy Fire Eldorado National Forest due to wildfire  Caldor Fire Lassen National Park due to wildfire Dixie Fire Plumas N...

Last week the USFS announced a dismal end to summer: California National Forests are closed due to wildfire dangers, which is the majority of the mountain areas on the inland side of California. Total Escape is here to show you what areas are STILL OPEN. With most California National Forests closed for the month and the wildfires still burning, camping options narrow considerably.  Where to go? California Deserts are still too warm, so we will be featuring a few other locations. All forests and parks listed below offer camping and additional outdoor recreation opportunities. Campfires may be banned in some locations. Only ONE National Forest inside California is still open - the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in the Eastern Sierra. Toiyabe National Forest  [Mono Lake to Topaz Lake] Autumn Aspens began showing fall colors in mid to late September at higher elevations, lasting into October when the first snow falls: Twin Lakes, CA Bridgeport, CA Buckeye Hot Spr...