FORT BRAGG, Calif. – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Mendocino Unit opened the campgrounds and seasonal roads within the Jackson Demonstration State Forest (JDSF) on Friday, May 13, for the dry period.

Campers are reminded that camping is only allowed within designated camping areas and a fee is required.

The camping fee is $15 per night with a single vehicle. Each additional vehicle up to a maximum of two vehicles per site is an additional $5.

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. For more information, refer to the forest's Web site, http://calfire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson.php , or contact the office, located at 802 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, telephone 707-964-5674. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed from noon to 1 p.m.).