Mendocino County
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**Notice: **Additional campsites will become available for summer reservations soon. Please check back often.
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**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.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 5:54AM PDT until June 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...High temperatures between 90 and 103 for interior valleys and higher elevations. High temperatures between 85 and 96 degrees for the Bay Shoreline. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, and The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * 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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 5:54AM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH BAY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS... ....Hot, dry, and windy conditions combined with mixed vegetation, such as grass, will lead to critical fire weather conditions Wednesday night into Thursday morning... * AFFECTED AREA...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * WINDS 20 FOOT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge top wind gusts may exceed 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire behavior and rapid rates of spread likely on new and existing wildfires. There will be an increased risk for power outages.
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.…
Project Activity Levels
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…
M6 Road Closed for Repairs
The M6 Road is temporarily closed between the M6/M61 junction and Rattlesnake Creek on the Upper Lake Ranger District. The closure is due to a failed culvert that is undergoing emergency repairs.
Annual spray program at Chico Seed Orchard - Closure scheduled for May 29
The Chico Seed Orchard will soon begin its annual pest control treatments to protect its seven seed orchards. Throughout the season, the orchard will be closed to the public for 24 hours before and after each treatment. Signs will be posted at the gate of the orchard ahead of each treatment. Please…
M10 Road Status
The M10 Road is currently passable but it is a narrow single lane above Fouts Springs. There are large cracks in pavement, so drive slowly with caution. The M10 road is actively under construction to repair a major slide, located above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Depending on construction…
Prescribed burn at Red Bluff Recreation Area May 19-22
Fire personnel with the Mendocino National Forest’s Grindstone Ranger District are planning an interagency prescribed burn at the Red Bluff Recreation Area on May 19-22, pending favorable weather conditions and available resources. Firefighters will attempt up to 300 acres of understory burning…
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.
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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 4:50AM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* AFFECTED AREA...Southeastern Lake County. * WIND...North to northeast winds will increase Wednesday night to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph on the ridges through Thursday morning. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries on the ridges are only expected to be around 20 to 40 percent Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
From Recreation.gov
**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.
From Recreation.gov
**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.
Gale Warning issued June 10 at 2:47AM PDT until June 11 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 2:47AM PDT until June 10 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning issued June 10 at 2:00AM PDT until June 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 2:00AM PDT until June 10 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 12:42AM PDT until June 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 96 to 105 expected for most valley locations. Moderate to Major HeatRisk expected. * WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Interior Mendocino. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses especially for those without cooling or hydration.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 13 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions of the North Bay along the San Pablo and San Francisco Bays. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.6 ft above normal (6.58 ft MLLW) at 811 PM on Wednesday the 10th, 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 851 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft MLLW) at 934 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. * WHEN...Through 5 AM Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
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