MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – In honor of Veterans Day, the Mendocino National Forest will waive fees at all Forest Service managed campgrounds and the Red Bluff boat launch on Friday, Nov. 11.

The fee waiver will not apply to campsites at Lake Pillsbury that are operated under concessionaire through PG&E.

“We are pleased to offer this fee free day in honor of veterans and invite folks to take this opportunity to get outdoors and explore the Mendocino,” said Mendocino National Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.

Carlson adds that it’s important to plan ahead for your trip to the forest. Please call the office nearest your destination to purchase maps and obtain current information.

Mendocino National Forest offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday and will resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 14.

For more information visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/ .