Travel Alert - Use Caution While Traveling Highway 49 and Highway 120 Due to Emergency Crews Working in the Area of Chinese Camp - Click for More Info and Current Conditions
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Highway 120 has reopened in the Chinese Camp area. Travelers are asked to drive carefully as there is fire personnel and emergency responders working in the area.

Check CalTrans QuickMap for the most up-to-date road information. (App also available)


The Watch Duty platform provides the most up-to-date information about the 6-5 Fire. 

Follow the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for further information.


Sign Up for Tuolumne County Emergency Alerts delivered to your cellular phone and/or email while you're in the area.


Current Road and Travel Conditions in Tuolumne County:
Updated: 8/3/25, 9:15am.

This information is generally only updated Monday through Friday during normal business hours as needed. Check websites and call the numbers listed for the most current information.

Highway 120 and Yosemite Road Conditions:

Check nps.gov/yose or cal 209-372-0200 for the most current updates as conditions can change quickly with upcoming storms.

  • Highway 120 West*/The Big Oak Flat Entrance: OPEN

  • Tioga Pass (120 East) in Yosemite National Park: OPEN
    1 mile east of Crane Flat.

  • Hetch Hetchy Reservoir: OPEN (Closes during snow or if snow is in the forecast)

Please protect wildlife by obeying speed limits.

Text "Yosemite" to 333111 to receive text (SMS) alerts about real time parking, traffic, and emergencies in Yosemite National Park.


Highway 108/Sonora Pass Road Conditions:

Call CalTrans for current conditions at 1-800-427-7623 or view QuickMaps or Current Road Conditions. Conditions can change quickly with upcoming storms.

  • Highway 108/Sonora Pass: OPEN


Help Prevent Wildfires

1. Secure chains and other hanging metal objects on your vehicle so that they do not drag on the ground.
2. Do not park on dry grass or vegetation.
3. Get a campfire permit if planning to have campfires.
4. Only have campfires in designated areas.
5. Completely extinguish campfires.
6. Keep wind conditions in mind before having a campfire.
7. Do not set off fireworks; personal fireworks are never permitted in Tuolumne County!
8. Do not burn food or trash.
9. Properly discard cigarettes and cigarette butts.
10. Watch air quality and prescribed fire information.

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Click here for more tips for a safe and happy visit.


Stay Safe in the Heat

✔️ Stay hydrated; drink extra water.
✔️ Limit outdoor activities.
✔️ Wear lightweight, loose clothing.
✔️ Plan to be in air conditioned buildings on extremely hot days.
✔️ Keep your pets hydrated and cool, and don't leave them in vehicles or unattended.
✔️ Check on friends and family members.


Read more about what to do indoors in Tuolumne County.


View point on Lake Don Pedro

Weather:

Click for pinpoint forecasts from the National Weather Service
Sonora    |   Groveland    |   Hetch Hetchy Reservoir   |  Twain Harte   |   Pinecrest


Air Quality:

Click here to see the current air quality data while considering your outdoor activities.

View Local Webcams:
Note: These webcams are not operated by Visit Tuolumne County.

Groveland (Pine Mountain Lake Airport, off of Highway 120)

Groveland (CalTrans webcam, Highway 120; elevation 2,800 ft.)

Twain Harte (Highway 108 corridor; elevation 4,000 ft.)

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort Webcams (Highway 108 corridor; elevation 8,200 ft. and 6,600 ft.)

Yosemite National Park


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