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Safety First


Please be aware of these alerts and notices because many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for visitors.

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

  • M10 Road Construction

    The M10 road will be closed Monday, Nov. 17- 20, 2025.  Closure location is above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Main impacts are to the Letts Lake basin on Grindstone Ranger District. Detour to get to Letts Lake is via the M5 and 17N02 Roads, high clearance vehicle recommended.

    Alert Start Date: November 13, 2025
  • 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.

    Alert Start Date: September 29, 2025
  • 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.

    Alert Start Date: April 15, 2025
    Forest Order: #08-25-06
  • 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.

    Alert Start Date: February 7, 2025
    Forest Order: #08-25-03
  • Cedar Camp Campground Closure

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

    Alert Start Date: June 17, 2024
    Forest Order: #08-24-10
  • 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.

    Alert Start Date: March 11, 2024
    Forest Order: #08-24-03