Mendocino National Forest

Mendocino National Forest Updates

Post Fire Rain Events

Please remember that forest roads within the August Complex and Ranch Fire areas are subject to landslides, rockfall, erosion, debris flows and flooding. A large number of trees fallen and may continue to fall in windy or wet weather. Make sure you have alternative ways out in case roads become impassable. Be safe out there!

Forest Orders

Order No. 08-21-06 - Developed campground stay limits
Order No. 08-21-05 - Dispersed camping stay limits
Order No. 08-21-02 - Select campgrounds, trails and trailheads remain closed because of safety hazards created by last year's August Complex wildfires.

Popular Recreation Activities

Spotlights

January 2022 Snow Survey

Forest staff measured an average depth of 60 inches in January 2022.

Traveling and Recreating in Burned Area

Doe Fire, one of the fires in the August Complex

Tips to remember when traveling and recreating in the August Complex burned area

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at Mendocino National Forest

For Native American Heritage Month, Mendocino National Forest celebrates the diverse cultures, rich history and important contributions of the nation’s indigenous peoples.