The following popular recreation sites are within the closure area:
The west side of Desolation Wilderness on the Eldorado National Forest, the Crystal Basin area, including areas accessed by Icehouse Road, the Wrights Lake area, the Hell Hole area, Stumpy Meadows and Dru Barner campground.
Recreation sites on the Amador Ranger District are not affected by the closure. Visitors are asked to remember that fire restrictions are still in effect. Open fires or stoves are prohibited unless in developed campgrounds. Forest Service staff will be patrolling to ensure compliance.