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While this year has seen milder temperatures and late precipitation, the forest is entering the dry months of summer and the risk of fire is increasing.
There are currently no fire restrictions in place for the Mendocino National Forest.
However, visitors are asked to use caution with campfires and grills. Campfire permits are required while camping outside of designated campgrounds on public lands in California.
Annual campfire permits are free and available at all Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and CALFire offices, as well as from most Forest Service field employees.
Forms also can be downloaded at www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino/passespermits and submitted via fax to 530-934-7384.
Following are some safety tips for hunters and other forest recreation visitors:
Be prepared for changing weather conditions and cooler evening temperatures in the mountains.
Bring plenty of food and water.
Bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
Tell someone where you are going, when you are leaving and when you plan on being back.
When camping, watch for snags or dead trees that could fall in your campsite.
Forest visitor maps are available for $10 from Mendocino National Forest offices.
The Upper Lake Ranger District is located at 10025 Elk Mountain Road, telephone 707-275-2361 or 707-275-9524 (TTY), and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Forest Supervisor’s and Grindstone Ranger District Office, located at 825 North Humboldt Ave. in Willows, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and can be reached at 530-934-3316.
The Stonyford Work Center, located at 5171 Stonyford-Elk Creek Road in Stonyford, is open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and can be reached at 530-963-1300.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316 or visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino .
