All road closures in California’s Sequoia National Park due to the Coffee Pot Fire were lifted Saturday, allowing public access. Mineral King Road and its recreation areas, as well as the section of South Fork Road within Sequoia National Park, are now open. Atwell Mill Campground has also reopened.
Most trails accessed from these roads are also available, except for the Lady Bug Trail, which will remain closed due to burned areas that remain hazardous and susceptible to invasive plant activity.
After about a month of full suppression fire operations, the Coffee Pot Fire was 93 percent contained late last week and does not show likelihood of moving into the areas that are reopening. Fire crews and engines will continue to be present on Mineral King Road and in the Horse Creek area.
Drivers are reminded to use caution and be attentive and are also encouraged to use vehicle pullouts along the road when sightseeing.
Reservations are now available on Recreation.gov for Atwell Mill Campground through Oct. 15, the end of the campground’s season.
“I cannot express the level of gratitude and respect I have for all of the people, from cooperating agencies across the country, who have worked tirelessly to keep our parks and local communities safe during the Coffee Pot Fire,” said Superintendent Clay Jordan. “These are truly America’s heroes.”
The Coffee Pot Fire will continue to be monitored at containment lines and overall for any change in behavior. Any significant changes will be announced and posted to InciWeb.
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Thank you, RV Travel! 🙂 Good news that the fire is so much contained! Thanks again, have a great week, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂