BLM Northern-Central California camp/site closures, trails open

The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management. In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and with the Governor’s shelter in place order, the BLM temporarily closed all developed campgrounds and developed recreation sites in California, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
The closure is effective immediately and will remain in effect until such time as conditions allow for safe use of the recreation areas. While developed recreation sites are closed, most dispersed camping and trails remain open and available to the public.
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Visitors may continue to enjoy BLM-managed public lands in a safe and responsible manner. We recommend visiting areas close to home while avoiding very popular or crowded locations where social distancing may be difficult and limiting group activities to members of your household. Please note that existing rules and regulations apply. Entrance fees have been waived.  Other fees, such as cabin rentals, group day use, and use of special areas will remain in effect. 
The BLM urges visitors to do their part when visiting your public lands as some visitor services may be limited due to limited staff availability in some areas. We recommend:

• bringing your own supplies such as disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper
• packing out your trash
• reducing the handling of cash by paying recreation fees through Recreation.gov or with a check, where available

Follow local, state, and CDC guidance:

• maintain a safe distance between yourself and other groups
• limit your group to 10 people or less
• wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; or use hand sanitizer if you can’t wash your hands
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
• stay home if you feel sick

*** Please note that the BLM will be responsive to changing circumstances, and this information may change at any time. We will do our best to update this information but recommend that you also contact local offices.***
Public Rooms and Visitor Centers The BLM is temporarily restricting in-person public access to visitor centers and public rooms in our California offices. Please check with individual offices regarding customer services available by phone or email. Visit https://on.doi.gov/38ZT5OI for a complete list of contact information.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT
​The BLM is temporarily closing developed campgrounds and developed recreation sites in the Northern California District.
Arcata Field Office

• King Range National Conservation Area (Closure Order)
  • Mattole Campground and Recreation Area
  • Wailaki Campground
  • Nadelos Campground
  • Tolkan Campground
  • Mattole and Black Sands Beach trailheads
  • Paradise Royale Mountain Bike Trail System
• Lost Coast Headlands Recreation Area
• Lacks Creek Recreation Area
• Ma Lel Dunes Recreation Area
• Samoa Recreation Area
• South Spit Recreation Area
• Lighthouse Ranch Recreation Area
• Headwaters Forest Reserve Recreation Area
• Trinidad Lighthouse

Redding Field Office

• Chappie-Shasta Campground
• Steiner Flat Campground  

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA DISTRICT
The BLM is temporarily closing developed campgrounds and developed recreation sites in the Central California District.
Ukiah Field Office

• Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
• Cache Creek Management Area
• Cow Mountain Recreation Management Area
  • North Cow Mountain Recreation Area
  • South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area
• Point Arena-Stornetta Unit

Mother Lode Field Office

• Cosumnes River Preserve
• Merced River Recreation Management Area
• North Fork American River Access
• Red Hills Recreation Management Area
• South Yuba River Recreation Area
• South Fork American River Recreation Area

Central Coast Field Office

• Clear Creek Management Area
• Fort Ord National Monument
• Griswold Hills Management Area
• Laguna Mountain Campground
• Panoche Hills Management Area
• Tumey Hills Management Area
• Williams Hill Management Area

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