Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area to Remain Temporary Closed Due to Damage from Lake Fire
Contact:
Ryann Gill, Inland Empire District,
ryan.gill@parks.ca.gov
UPDATE: Silverwood Lake SRA remains closed until State Route 138 is reopened. State Parks is coordinating with Caltrans to safely reopen the highway. There is no current estimate for reopening.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY — California State Parks today announced Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) will remain temporary closed due to extensive damage and public safety hazards caused by the Lake Fire. The wildfire began in Silverwood Lake SRA on June 28, prompting the evacuation of all visitors and an immediate closure. This timeline may be extended depending on highway closures and assessments of public safety hazards.
The fire has burned approximately 489 acres within the park and in surrounding San Bernardino National Forest lands and damaged structures, infrastructure and other resources. Areas within Silverwood Lake SRA impacted by the fire include:
- A large portion of the Cleghorn Day Use Area.
- Hillside, roads, and trails along the west side of Silverwood Lake, including portions of the Pacific Crest Trail.
State Parks will continue to monitor conditions in coordination with CAL FIRE, Caltrans, and other partner agencies. All camping reservations will be cancelled, and refunds will be processed through ReserveCalifornia.com. The park will reopen once it is deemed safe for public access.
For updates on the park, please check the Silverwood Lake SRA webpage and Facebook page.
For information and updates on the Lake Fire, please visit CAL FIRE’s Incident page. For the latest updates on state parks impacted, please visit parks.ca.gov/incidents.
Clockwise from top: The Lake Fire burning above Chamise Cove near SR-138 Silverwood Lake Vista Point. A helicopter fighting the flames drawing water near Sawpit Beach. A restroom at Cleghorn Day Use destroyed by the Lake Fire. Photos from California State Parks.
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