NORTH COAST, Calif. – Effective Monday, Sept. 8, access to Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Mendocino County, north from Simpson Lane and adjacent private parcels continuing north for half a mile, is temporarily closed to all public access. 

This area closure prohibits the use of all public access, including bicyclists, equestrians and hikers.

Off-road motorcycles and ATVs are always prohibited on state forest roads.

This is a temporary area closure for public safety while a road improvement project is conducted on Forest Road 450.

This area is expected to be reopened to public use in two weeks on Friday, Sept. 19.
 
Officials thank members of the public for their understanding and cooperation.

Additional access information can be obtained by contacting the JDSF office or visiting the JDSF Web site at http://calfire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson.php .