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Winter Snow Play Visitors sledding at Desert View Picnic Area Winter is here and the Cleveland National Forest is a destination point for many people from California and Baja California. Please plan ahead before heading out to the snow. Here are a few tips that can help make your visit fun and safe! Visitors to the Forest are required to display the Adventure Pass in their vehicles when using the forest for recreation purposes. These are available at all Forest Service District offices and a variety of vendors throughout southern California at a cost of $5.00 per day or $30.00 per year. For more Adventure Pass or vendor information please visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/index.php. Golden Age, Golden Access and Golden Eagle passes are also honored. Please visit the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area webpage for more snow play information: English | Español Tips for Winter Visits Due to poor weather conditions, forest roads and campgrounds may be closed. Please check before you go by calling the ranger district or visiting the Current Conditions page of the Forest's website. In the interest of safety, carrying some basic supplies and equipment can reduce the risk of a tragedy: Drinking water, snacks, extra warm clothing, and blankets should be carried in your vehicle for emergencies as well as basic use after play. Check your car flashlight and make sure the batteries are working properly. Take along some basic tools like a shovel and reflectors, these will be needed should you get stuck in the snow or mud. Don’t forget to bring a trash bag, so you can take your trash home with you. Check our Winter Vehicle Travel information. Also, many areas within the Forest boundary are privately owned and it is illegal for visitors to block access to private driveways and walkways. Recorded Info Please call (619) 445-6235 for recorded information.
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