4:00 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8
to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this
evening to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
2:19 AM
— 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM
PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this
morning to 3 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
October 8th, 9:45 PM
— 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves
expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National
Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline.
Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large
breaking waves.
4:00 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8
to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this
evening to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
2:19 AM
— 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM
PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this
morning to 3 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
October 8th, 9:45 PM
— 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying
infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion.
Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach
than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide
is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 11:22 AM
Friday 10/9, 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:50 AM
Saturday 10/10, 1.3 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 12:18 PM
Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM
Monday 10/12, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM
Tuesday 10/13, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 1:46 PM
Wednesday 10/14. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge
that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat.
High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the
Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area
**Welcome to Kyen Campground! **We highly recommend booking your reservation in advance as on-site mobile reception is limited. Please note that all reservations must be made online. We are a cashless facility and cannot collect payments at the campground.
Mendocino National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Mendocino National Forest
Forest Road 16N21 on Pitney Ridge in the Upper Lake Ranger District is temporarily closed for resource protection and to eliminate traffic incursions onto a contingency dozer line, which intersects with the road in multiple locations. Please see Exhibit A for a map of the road closure.
Mendocino National Forest
Forest Service contractors will be loading log decks from the Plaskett Keller Project and hauling them east on FH7 to the valley. Be prepared for traffic delays. Stay alert for logging crews near or on roads. And follow traffic signs along the haul route.
Mendocino National Forest
Forest Service contractors are operating along the 22N11 Road and FH7 in western Glenn County and Eastern Mendocino County along Plaskett Ridge, Pinto Ridge, and below Black Butte. Watch for tree falling activities and heavy equipment working off the roadside in this popular hunting…
Mendocino National Forest
Postponed to mid October. There will be traffic control on the M6 Road at the Eel River crossing, located about 15 miles north of Lake Pillsbury in the Upper Lake Ranger District. A project to replace the culvert at the M6/Eel River crossing is underway, and contractors will be working on design…
Mendocino National Forest
Beginning Sept. 15, Forest Service contractors are operating along roads and trails in the M5 area in western Colusa County along Trough Ridge and Pacific Ridge. Please be advised there will be tree falling activities and heavy equipment working in units near several roads and off-highway vehicle…
Mendocino National Forest
The M10 Road is CLOSED Monday-Friday due to construction between Fouts Springs and the turnoff to Letts Lake. It is not safe to drive through the construction zone. The road will be open on weekends from Friday 4pm until Monday 6am. The M10 road is an active construction zone to repair a major…
Mendocino National Forest
Lake County Health Services is notifying residents and visitors of a DANGER advisory recommended by the California State Water Resources Control Board for Lake Pillsbury following State testing that identified elevated levels of cyanobacteria and associated toxins consistent with a harmful algal…
Mendocino National Forest
Due to an issue with the water line and tank, water is NOT available at Mill Valley Campground, until further notice. Bring water for use.
Mendocino National Forest
A temporary closure of Trail 38 from the junction with Trail 40 and Road 17N39A is in effect on the Upper Lake Ranger District until Dec. 1. The trail surface was recently repaired and needs to settle and be compacted by precipitation for the repair to last long-term. The repairs included…
Mendocino National Forest
Sugarfoot Campground on the Grindstone Ranger District will be closed for approximately 2 weeks for hazard tree mitigation work taking place in the area. Work is expected to start Thursday, August 6 and be completed by Friday, August 21.
Mendocino National Forest
Post-fire Hazards: Landslides, hazard trees, rockfall and other debris may block roads at any time. Management activities, such as hazard tree work, burning, road repairs may also impact road accessibility or conditions. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, area closures and…
Mendocino National Forest
Are you cutting fuelwood today or a contractor operating in the forest? Check today's Project Activity Levels.Fuelwood Cutters and Service Contracts use the Project Activity Level (PAL) system. Contractors must follow Activity Level requirements specified in their contract. For Mendocino…
Mendocino National Forest
Closure has lifted as of Sept. 21, 2026. There are still equipment operators repairing a slump, but the road is open to 4wd high clearance vehicles. A partial road closure is in place on the 22N11 Road in the Covelo Ranger District. Location of the closure is shown on the map. The closure is for…
Mendocino National Forest
Pets must be on a leash. Fall/winter hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. beginning November 1 - February 29. Spring/summer hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. beginning March 1 - October 31. A closure is in effect outside of these hours.
Mendocino National Forest
Dispersed camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through Oct.8, 2027. The stay limits apply to developed campgrounds and dispersed camping locations. Visitors may camp in the same location outside a one-mile radius of a developed recreation site for 14 days within…
Mendocino National Forest
Developed campground camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through October 12, 2027. Visitors may camp in the same developed recreation campground for 14 days within any 30-day period but no more than 28 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
Bushay Recreation Area
**Notice: **Bushay has reopened following an extended closure. While operations have resumed, cleanup of extensive winter storm damage is ongoing and some campsite remain closed. Additional sites will open as work is completed.
Bushay Recreation Area
**Welcome to Bushay Campground! **We highly recommend booking your reservation in advance as on-site mobile reception is limited. Please note that all reservations must be made online. We are a cashless facility and cannot collect payments at the campground.