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

Small Craft Advisory issued March 14 at 2:55PM PDT until March 15 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

2:55 PM — 11:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued March 14 at 12:58PM PDT until March 15 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

12:58 PM — 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Heat Advisory issued March 14 at 12:56PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

12:56 PM — March 15th, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 90s across the interior and 80s along the coastline * WHERE...The Bay Area and Central Coast * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. Hot conditions can cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much above normal temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s are expected next week across the Bay Area and Central Coast. Portions of the interior Central Coast may reach the upper 90s starting mid to late week. Overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s will offer some relief to the lower elevations but will offer minimal relief within the higher elevations. Conditions will be much above normal along the coast next week but coastal residents may experience more relief overnight than those across the interior. The risk of heat related illnesses will increase with each additional day of heating from this event.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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.