Silverwood Lake Recreation Area remains closed, reservations canceled

Silverwood Lake Recreation Area remains closed, reservations canceled

Silverwood Lake Recreation Area remains closed, with no date for reopening set, state park officials announced. On June 28, the Lake fire erupted near the recreation area south of Hesperia, consuming nearly 490 acres, prompting evacuations of all visitors and causing power outages. Officials closed the area, including a portion of the Pacific Coast Trail, and continued the closure through the Fourth of July weekend. Officials said they would rea…

Storms Roll Through, Fire Activity Remains Minimal on Twelvemile and Sand Lake Fires

Hail hits Lake George spike camp on the Sand Lake Fire, July 7, 2025. Bryan Durkin, Idaho Team 1 The Twelvemile Lake Fire (#220) grew to 24,027 acres, an increase of 2,041 acres. The Sand Lake Fire (#292) now totals 6,216 acres, growing 210 acres since yesterday. Total personnel assigned to the incident remains at 62. A fast-moving thunderstorm brought significant weather to both fires today, with confirmed lightning, hail, and rainfall over San…