FORT BRAGG, Calif. – Cal Fire’s Mendocino Unit will open seasonal roads and closed roads within the Jackson Demonstration State Forest on Wednesday, June 10, for the dry period.

Motorists are advised that it is always unlawful to operate unlicensed vehicles – including off-road vehicles with or without green stickers – on state forest roads.

Off-road travel with motorized vehicles is not permitted on the state forest. Please do not drive on roads that are wet and have soft surfaces, even if they are formally open.

Other closed roads may still be used for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding if outside of an active timber operation area.

Each year, seasonal openings/closures occur, please refer to the website or contact the office for current information.

The Cal Fire Jackson Demonstration State Forest office is located at 802 N. Main St. in Fort Bragg, telephone 707-964-5674. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays.

Multiple uses that benefit the public, the economy and natural resources are what our demonstration forests are all about.