California State Parks and CAL FIRE Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
October 20, 2022
California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced plans today to conduct prescribed burns in Calaveras Big Trees State Park with work expected to begin as early as October 20, 2022. This is part of a series of prescription burns planned for the park this fall.
The projects will cover approximately 184 acres in the North Grove area and along Highway 4. Ignition is dependent on weather conditions and resources. The units have been prepared for prescription burns. Active firing is expected to last three to five days; however, smoke will remain in the area for some time after active firing has stopped. Visitors should expect Walter W. Smith Memorial Parkway and a portion of the North Grove Trail to be closed or restricted during active firing.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THE BURNING WILL BE CONTINUOUS 24/7 UNTIL COMPLETED. IT DOES NOT STOP AT THE END OF THE DAY.