Mendocino County

From Recreation.gov

**Campground Closed Indefinitely:** Bushay Campground is currently closed until further notice. Changes to water management in 2020 have resulted in high lake levels, flooding the access road for up to five months during the peak camping season. We are exploring potential solutions to restore access in the future. For camping opportunities at Lake Mendocino, please see [Kyen Campground][1] or Miti Boat-In Campground. [1]: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233532

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

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.…

Partial road closure 22N11 Road

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 public safety after a road failure in the area has made vehicle travel unsafe and at risk of collapse without warning under the weight of a vehicle.…

Chico Seed Orchard Public Use and Access Closure

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.

M10 Road Construction

The M10 road has an active construction zone to repair a major slide, located above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Depending on construction progress, there can be periods where the road is impassable, has traffic control stops, or is passable in high clearance vehicles. Main impacts to access are…

Road conditions

Please be advised that forest roads are NOT plowed or maintained in winter so driving conditions are hazardous, slippery, and may be impassable. Even with good snow tires and four-wheel drive, less than a foot of snow is enough to get a vehicle stuck! Snow and ice can be expected at higher…

Developed campground stay limits

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.

Dispersed camping stay limits

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…

Trail 34 on Upper Lake District closed due to unsafe conditions

OHV Trail 34 is closed due to trail tread degradation and rutting that runs 300 feet down the trail. The trail is unsafe due to unstable soil, extremely muddy conditions and increased runoff.

Cedar Camp Campground Closure

Cedar Camp Campground is closed for public safety. Closure is in effect through 6/18/26.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 10 at 2:50PM PDT until April 11 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

2:50 PM — 11:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Marine Weather Statement issued April 10 at 2:11PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

2:11 PM — 11:00 PM

...RAPID AND BRIEF INCREASE OF SOUTH WINDS SATURDAY... There is a chance of thunderstorms across the waters through this evening. These have the potential to promote brief heavy downpours, frequent lightning, small hail and gusty and erratic winds greater than 30 knots. A rapid and brief increase of southerly winds is expected on Saturday as a frontal system approaches the area. Expect gusts up to around 25 kts over the southern waters and around Cape Mendocino, with isolated gust up to 34 knots. A brief period of steep seas around 6-7 feet is expected Saturday night. After the frontal passage, breezy northerly winds will develop early Sunday. The sea state will be dominated by wind driven waves and several small swells through Sunday.

Marine Weather Statement issued April 9 at 10:47PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

April 9th, 10:47 PM — 9:00 PM

Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected to pass through the coastal waters and bays. The first round is expected to arrive Friday morning and last through the day, with the second round expected to pass through Saturday afternoon into Sunday. These thunderstorms bring the risk of frequent lightning, locally gusty winds, localized heavy rainfall, accumulating small hail, and waterspouts. Mariners should note the expected forecast and have a plan to reach safe harbor quickly if thunderstorms develop.