Mendocino National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Alerts

OHV trails system closed
Date(s): Aug 7, 2018

The OHV trail system on the forest is closed until further notice due to the Ranch Fire.
RAWS website for wet weather closures
Date(s): Jan 23, 2017

Here is the link to the RAWS data that is used to determine implementing and lifting wet weather closures. The stations we use are Howard Mill (MNF02), Fouts Springs (MNF03) and Konocti.

http://mesowest.utah.edu/cgi-bin/droman/raws_ca_monitor.cgi?state=NOCC&rawsflag=2&timeobs=12&orderby=n&type=0&refrsh=12&stnorder=0
Learn About OHV Rain Closures
Date(s): Dec 6, 2011

Every year the Mendocino National Forest issues wet weather trail closures for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) as trail conditions require to provide for public safety and protect natural resources during the winter season, approximately November through June.

Why are trails closed?

or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page
Naturally Occurring Asbestos
Date(s): Apr 30, 2009

Naturally occurring asbestos can pose a health risk if disturbed and asbestos fibers are released into the air. Asbestos is typically found in ultramafic rock formations that are present in every California county.

Critical MNF Order No. 08-18-02 Chico Seed Order Winter Hours
Date(s): Mar 8, 0018

Chico Seed Orchard winter hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Note that a closure order is in effect outside of these hours. Click here for further information.

Please call the Mendocino National Forest Contractor Activity Phoneline at (530) 934-1240 to receive the current Project Activity Level (PAL).