Mendocino National Forest
Discover Mendocino National Forest
Nearly 1 million acres of rugged, unique landscape from the Sacramento Valley foothills to the North Coast mountains
Road Conditions
Road conditions are dynamic, especially given the post-fire hazards and storm damage. Hazard trees, slides, rockfall, snow or ice fields may make roads impassable at any time. Forest roads are not maintained in winter. See more Road Conditions.
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Today's Fire Danger
Today's Fire Danger Rating on the Mendocino National Forest is Moderate.
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Become a Wildland Firefighter
Get paid to be trained when you join our on-call firefighter program! Sign up for training courses and get ready for the 2025 season.
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Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
The Mendocino National Forest falls under the Northwest Forest Plan which is being amended. See updates and upcoming events.
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Camping & Cabins
Developed campgrounds and dispersed camping options
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Maps & Publications
Map products to help you plan your next adventure
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Passes & Permits
Forest products, firewood, recreation and special use permits
Popular Recreation Activities and Topics
Features
Chico Seed Orchard harvests cones destined for seed bank

Collecting seeds is increasingly important especially for the Mendocino National Forest.
Spotlights
Vehicle Safety in the Mendocino

Getting around the National Forest in your vehicle safely and legally.
Wet Weather Trail Closures and Rain Gauges

Frequently asked questions about wet weather and OHV trail closures.
California welcomes two wildland fire crews from Saipan

Two wildfire crews from Saipan are providing much needed aid to the Mendocino National Forest.
California's Trail of Tears Commemorated in 100-mile Nome Cult Walk

Read a story, view photos and watch a video featuring participants of the 28th annual Nome Cult Walk as they remember their ancestors who were forcibly marched in 1863.
Alerts & Warnings
- Grindstone Wet Weather Trail Closure in effect
- Upper Lake Wet Weather Trail Closure in effect
- Plaskett Meadows Campground Closure
- Cedar Camp Campground Closure
- Lower Nye Campground Closure
- Hammerhorn Campground Closure
- Front Desk Visitor Services Schedule
- Chico Seed Orchard Fall/Winter Hours
- Road Conditions
- Safety Hazards in a Burned Landscape