Alerts
Be well informed and prepared for your next visit to the forest.
Before venturing out, contact the nearest Forest Service office for recent information on alerts, advisories, notices and closures.
To report an emergency, please call 911.
Forest Alerts
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Phone lines down
The Upper Lake and Covelo Ranger Stations' phone lines are temporarily down. Please call the Supervisor's Office (530) 934-3316 or Stonyford Station 530-963-3128 for information.
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M10 Road Construction
The M10 road closure expected to begin in mid-October for culvert replacement. Exact dates will be shared soon. Closure location is above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Main impacts are to the Letts Lake basin on Grindstone Ranger District.
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Trail 38 on Upper Lake District closed temporarily
Trail 85438 (Trail 38) on the Upper Lake Ranger District is closed temporarily to protect public safety and natural resources.
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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.
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Trail 3 on Grindstone closed due to slide
Trail 85303 (Trail 3) on the Grindstone Ranger District closed due to landslide: Trail 85303 is closed between Trail 85304 and M5 Road for public safety and to protect natural resources. Unstable soil, downed trees and a steep drop off make this trail unsafe for users.
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Cedar Camp Campground Closure
Cedar Camp Campground is closed for public safety. Closure is in effect through 6/18/26.
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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 Nov. 1. Spring/summer hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. A closure is in effect outside of these hours.
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Developed campground stay limits
Developed campground camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through Sunday, Oct. 10, 2025. 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.
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Dispersed camping stay limits
Dispersed camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through Oct. 6, 2025. The stay limits apply to developed campgrounds and dispersed camping locations.