MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Mendocino National Forest employees are in the process of preparing recreation sites for the winter.

At Letts Lake Campground, the water has been turned off and trash services have been discontinued.

While camping continues at Letts Lake, forest visitors need to remember to bring their own water and pack out their trash. Forest officials said they appreciate campers' help in keeping the area clean for the next visitor.

Some safety tips to keep in mind when traveling on the forest are to always carry emergency equipment in vehicles, be alert to sudden changing weather, watch for rocks and wildlife on roads and remember cell phone coverage may not be available in some areas.

“It’s a beautiful time of the year to visit the Mendocino National Forest. Whether you like to hike, camp, ride OHVs, fish, hunt, ride horses, sightsee, view wildlife, or just get away from the city, there is something for everyone. Please travel safely,” said Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.

For more information see the forest Web site at http://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/mendocino/recreation .