Mendocino National Forest Increases Access to Recreation

This is a press release from the Mendocino National Forest:

The Mendocino National Forest [increased] public access by providing additional recreational opportunities on July 1, 2020. Forest Order No. 08-20-08 for the Ranch Fire area opens several campgrounds and a selection of trails. The forest website has the most up-to-date information on re-openings.

Acting Mendocino National Forest Supervisor Shannon Pozas advises, “Visitors should come with all the essentials for their stay, including food, emergency supplies, and be prepared to pack-out trash. Certain services may still be unavailable. Visitors are asked to plan accordingly.” Pozas adds “Please recreate responsibly to help ensure that expanded access to recreational facilities, services, and opportunities continues.”

Be fire safe while recreating on the Forest. Everyone can help prevent wildfires by being extra careful with campfires, stoves and other ignition sources. Fire restrictions are in place to protect the health and safety of employees and communities. Outside of developed campgrounds and wilderness, igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire on the Mendocino National is prohibited. Fire restrictions are posted here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd745341.pdf

Under Forest Order No. 08-20-08, the following remain closed:

Cedar Camp Campground

Dixie Glade Campground

Lower Nye Campground

Lower Nye Trailhead

Select OHV trails on Upper Lake Ranger District

For more information please see the forest website: www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/MendocinoNF.