Recreation
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Plaskett Meadows Campground, located in western Glenn County on Forest Hwy 7, has reopened.
The campground was damaged in the 2020 August Complex fire and suffered additional damage during winter storms in recent years.
Grindstone Ranger District staff have worked diligently to mitigate safety hazards, remove fallen trees and restore the campground for the public to enjoy.
Forest staff and contractors installed new fire rings, barriers and signs.
Two campsites, No. 7 and No. 18, do not yet have picnic tables, but new tables will be installed soon. Water is available at the campground.
Additionally, the forest has started a new scan and pay option through recreation.gov at several first come, first serve campgrounds, including Plaskett Meadows. Cash and checks are also accepted.
Information about recreation opportunities in Mendocino National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/mendocino.
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On June 14 and June 19, the USDA Forest Service will waive standard amenity fees for all visitors to national forest and grassland day-use areas.
Saturday, June 14 celebrates National Get Outdoors Day, inviting everyone to connect with the great outdoors for healthy, active lifestyles.
Thursday, June 19 celebrates the historic Juneteenth holiday.
On these special fee-free days, standard amenity fees are waived for day use sites — like picnic areas, developed trailheads, and destination visitor centers. Some exceptions apply. To check if a site will be fee free and for safety alerts, contact your local national forest website.
About 95% of national forest land can be enjoyed fee-free, year-round. Where fees are assessed, at least 80% of these funds are reinvested at the collection site, to provide needed maintenance and services or pay for future improvements.
The Forest Service offers fee-free access a few times each year to encourage exploring national forests and grasslands. The remaining fee-free observances for 2025 are National Public Lands Day on Sept. 27 and Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
For more information about interagency passes, visit the Forest Service’s Passes and Permits page.
The Forest Service encourages everyone to take advantage of these fee-free opportunities to experience the great outdoors. Get outside and connect with nature to reflect, exercise and make memories.
For regional happenings, follow @YourPSWForests on Facebook, X and Instagram. Or search for individual national forests on Facebook and X.
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