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U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest Klamath National Forest was established May 6, 1905, by order of Theodore Roosevelt.

The National Forest Foundation, chartered by Congress, engages Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. https://www.nationalforests.org

The Forest Service manages a system of 155 national forests, 20 national grasslands, and 222 research and experimental forests, as well as other special areas, covering more than 192 million acres of public land. The Forest Service has evolved into a 30,000-employee agency that manages the national forests for a number of multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wilderness, minerals, water, grazing, fish, and wildlife. The full Forest Service comment policy can be found at https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/usda-comment-policy

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10/23/2026

Forest Service crews conduct prescribed burns to reduce the buildup of dry brush, fallen branches, and other wildfire fuels. This active management work helps to improve wildfire resiliency and slow future wildfire spread.

Our crews plan and carry out each burn with care, under optimal weather conditions, to improve forest health, while reducing wildfire risk to surrounding communities.

(Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt.)

Applications for the Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied — we ...
10/21/2026

Applications for the Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied — we received an outstanding response. All submissions are currently moving through the review and approval process.
Klamath National Forest and Siskiyou County sincerely appreciate your continued interest and commitment to helping shape this committee for the benefit of our community.

Firefighters continued to reinforce containment lines on the 14-acre Soda Fire today, increasing the containment to 50%....
10/21/2026

Firefighters continued to reinforce containment lines on the 14-acre Soda Fire today, increasing the containment to 50%. Resources will remain committed to the fire for the next several day completing mop up and patrolling.

The Soda Fire was reported early in the evening on Sunday night about ten miles north of the community of Klamath River, burning actively in timber with heavy dead and down fuels and snags on very steep terrain.

Klamath National Forest firefighters were assisted by resources from our valued partners to catch this challenging fire:

Klamath River Hose Company
CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
Fort Jones Fire Department
City of W**d Fire Department
U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest
Lassen National Forest
U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest
U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest

Thanks for the help!

And a reminder to everyone out there in the woods - things are exceptionally dry for this time of year and fire season is still very much with us on the Klamath NF. Please practice vigilance with anything that can start a wildfire. Just one spark from an unattended campfire, a ricocheting bullet, driving on a flat tire or dragging a trailer safety chain can start a wildfire.

Remember, only you can prevent wildfires!

Last week, Klamath National Forest firefighters responded to a fire reported at Cliff Lake in the Marble Mountain Wilder...
10/20/2026

Last week, Klamath National Forest firefighters responded to a fire reported at Cliff Lake in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Upon arrival, the firefighters found a small fire with a fire ring in the middle of it at the edge of the lake. This was an easily preventable fire caused by an abandoned campfire.

Campfires are permitted in most places on the Klamath National Forest right now, but there are rules to follow to prevent starting a wildfire.

Fire safety starts with simple rules — and every rule matters.

- Clear all flammable materials from the ground for 5 feet in all directions from the edge of the fire ring.

- Keep your campfire small and only use dead and downed wood...don’t cut live trees for firewood.

-Have a shovel and water nearby.

-Never leave a campfire unattended. Even a small breeze can cause embers to escape the fire ring and spark a wildfire.

-Before you leave your site, make sure your campfire is completely out. It should be cool to the touch. Drown your campfire, stir the ashes and check for any remaining heat, repeat if needed — this is crucial.

-A California Campfire Permit is required for all campfires. Get your free permit here: https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/

-Only burn wood and paper products. Pack out items like aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastics — they don’t belong in the fire.

And remember to follow the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace to help protect our forests and outdoor spaces: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

Stay safe, enjoy the outdoors, and help prevent wildfires! Thank you for helping to protect your public lands.

The Salmon Scott Ranger District office will be closed from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 20 for an all employee meeting.
10/20/2026

The Salmon Scott Ranger District office will be closed from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 20 for an all employee meeting.

Soda Fire Evening UpdateFirefighters made good progress on the Soda Fire today, working to safely strengthen containment...
10/20/2026

Soda Fire Evening Update

Firefighters made good progress on the Soda Fire today, working to safely strengthen containment lines in challenging conditions with steep terrain, heavy dead and down fuel, rolling material, and abundant snags. Light precipitation over the fire aided in suppression efforts.

Resources on scene consisted of 5 hand crews, 4 engines, 2 water tenders, a dozer, and a falling module.

The fire is now 40% contained and had been mapped at just under 14 acres.

The cause of the Soda Fire is under investigation.

The Soda Fire on the Klamath National Forest now has a hoselay around it and is 12 acres, burning in timber, snags, and ...
10/19/2026

The Soda Fire on the Klamath National Forest now has a hoselay around it and is 12 acres, burning in timber, snags, and heavy dead and down material.

Klamath National Forest firefighters were joined last night by a water tender and engine from the Klamath River Hose Company 4 engines and 2 crews from CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit, an engine from City of W**d Fire Department, an engine from Fort Jones Fire Department, and engines from the U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest and U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest.

Firefighters were challenged overnight by active fire behavior, rolling material, and steep terrain. This morning, handline construction is nearly complete around the fire.

Today, firefighters are working to strengthen firelines and mop up the fire. Additional resources will be arriving this morning, including a dozer, four additional crews, a team of fallers, and two additional engines.

The Soda Fire started yesterday evening in Bear Creek, west of Sterling Mountain and about ten miles north of the community of Klamath River. The fire’s cause is under investigation.

The Soda Fire is now estimated to be eight to ten acres, burning on both sides of Bear Creek in heavy timber and snags. ...
10/19/2026

The Soda Fire is now estimated to be eight to ten acres, burning on both sides of Bear Creek in heavy timber and snags.

Klamath National Forest firefighters have been joined by resources from CAL FIRE’s Siskiyou Unit, and Klamath River Hose Company. Additional resources are in route from U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest, and W**d and Etna Fire Departments, with more on order.

Klamath National Forest firefighters are on scene of a wildfire on Bear Creek, west of Sterling Mountain and about ten m...
10/19/2026

Klamath National Forest firefighters are on scene of a wildfire on Bear Creek, west of Sterling Mountain and about ten miles north of the community of Klamath River.

The initial size-up estimates the Soda Fire at ¼ to ½ acre, burning in the bottom of the drainage.

This human-caused fire is a reminder of just how dry the woods are. It may be mid-October and getting chilly at night, but conditions are DRY.

If you choose to have a campfire, make sure to clear flammable vegetation five feet around your fire ring and make sure it is DEAD OUT before leaving it unattended. Use the drown, stir, feel, repeat method to extinguish your campfire and remember – if it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave.

Kangaroo Lake Campground is closed as of 10/13/2026 for lack of water. We are closing the lower gate to prevent overnigh...
10/13/2026

Kangaroo Lake Campground is closed as of 10/13/2026 for lack of water.

We are closing the lower gate to prevent overnight use. Day Use access by walking in is still allowable, one restroom will remain open.

The fish cleaning station and all water faucets are not functioning because the water source dried up.

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