Mendocino County, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Use of Mendocino County parks is governed by Title 14 (Recreation and Public Lands), Chapter 14.28, titled 'Use of County Parks and Camping Prohibition on Public and Private Property.' Under Section 14.28.050 (Camping), camping or parking of a trailer in a County park is permitted only in those parks, and only in areas within them, that are expressly posted by the park authority for that purpose, and then only for a maximum of 14 nights. Parks not posted for camping are day-use only, and overnight occupancy is prohibited. County and state park materials describe day-use hours as dawn to dusk, with no overnight parking or camping in day-use areas. The chapter also addresses a broader camping prohibition on public and private property as part of the County's approach to unlawful camping, and includes administrative provisions such as an annual review (Section 14.28.100). The County's park system is operated by the Facilities and Fleet Division and includes several parks and public access areas; specific hours, posted camping areas and any fees are set for individual parks. Because exact opening and closing times and camping designations vary by park and posting, visitors should check the signage at each park and the County General Services / Parks information before staying overnight. Separate state parks within Mendocino County (such as Mendocino Headlands and Russian Gulch) follow California State Parks rules rather than the County code.