FORT BRAGG, Calif. – The Cal Fire Mendocino Unit will open the campgrounds within the Jackson Demonstration State Forest at noon on Friday, May 26.
 
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.
 
Forest road closures will remain in effect for several weeks due to recent rains.
 
The following roads are generally open, but may be closed periodically without further notice depending on road and weather conditions:
 
• Road 100 (closed at the property line at the north end).
• Road 130 (closed at Road 1000 at the north end).
• Road 250 (closed at Road 1000 at the north end).
• Road 350 (only as far as the Egg Collection Station/Camp One Day Use Area).
• Road 500.
• Road 700 to Mendocino Woodlands State Park.
• Road 800 (to the property line).
• Road 810.
• Road 900 only to Road 810.
 
Each year, seasonal openings/closures occur, please refer to the forest’s Web site at http://calfire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson.php or contact the Jackson Demonstration State Forest at 802 N. Main St., 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.).