SAN DIEGO -- For the second time this year, the Cleveland National Forest will implement fire restrictions.

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Extreme Measures Being Taken

Due to the driest conditions in recorded history, most areas of the Cleveland National Forest are being temporarily closed to the public, 10News reported.

The closure order takes effect Friday, Oct. 11, and will remain in place until substantial rainfall occurs, according to forest supervisor Anne Fege.

"Fires this summer have burned with such intensity that they are almost impossible to control. Fuel moisture is at historic record lows. We must do everything possible to prevent additional large fires in our forest," said Fege.

"Recreation will still be allowed in those developed areas that we can manage more closely and which have easy access for possible fire suppression, but no campfires will be allowed anywhere. Restricting use in remote areas during this time of extreme fire hazard will help to prevent catastrophic wildland fires," Fege added.

Remote camping is prohibited in all areas of the forest. Hunting will be allowed only in Agua Tibia Wilderness and Forest Service lands adjacent to Indian Flats.

There will still be many recreation opportunities available to the public. Developed campgrounds and picnic areas listed below will remain open to the public.

Descanso Ranger District
Pacific Crest Trail is open through the forest
Cibbits Flat Campground
Boulder Oaks Campground
Laguna Campground
Burnt Rancheria Campgournd
Desert View Picnic Area
Pioneer Mail Picnic Area
El Prado (closes for season Oct. 14)

Normal recreations uses in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area will continue, these include: hiking, mountain biding, equestrian use on trails and archery hunting as permitted.

Palomar Ranger District
Agua Tibia Wilderness
Dripping Springs Campground and Trailhead
Indian Flats Campground
Fry Creek Campground
Crestline Campground
Inaja Memorial Picnic Area
National forest land along East Grade Road to Palomar Mountain
Black Canyon Road
San Luis Rey Picnic Area
Note: Observatory Campground is closed for construction

Trabuco Ranger District
Blue Jay Campground
Falcon Campground
El Cariso Picnic Area
Upper San Juan Campground
Killen Truck Trail/South Main Divide