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Los Padres National Forest is partially closed.

Why this statusActive wildfire in or next to this forest: Timber (25,350 acres, 97% contained). Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the forest's alerts & notices page.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Los Padres National Forest is a United States national forest in southern and central California.

Los Padres National Forest

About Los Padres National Forest

Los Padres National Forest is a United States national forest in southern and central California. Administered by the United States Forest Service, Los Padres includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland. Elevations range from sea level to 8,847 feet (2,697 m).

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We derive Los Padres National Forest's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Active wildfire in or next to this forest: Timber (25,350 acres, 97% contained). Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the… Full method: how we check park status.