Waste Management & Leave No Trace
THE 7 LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES
Plan Ahead & Prepare Have an accurate headcount; prepare enough food but minimize waste; ask questions and know the rules; check the weather.
Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces Our accommodations are created for your enjoyment; do not make new campsites; always stay on trails.
Dispose of Waste Properly Recycling sorting stations available at the Central Camper’s Kitchen; Pitch in, do not litter; Be responsible for you, your party, your pets.
Leave What You Find Do not collect any souvenirs during your stay, includes rocks, arrowheads, any animals. Catch & Release fishing only.
Minimize Campfire Impacts Re-Emphasizing the fire rules listed above, please clean up your fire area after cooking & use.
Respect Wildlife Lots of wildlife lives here year-round in harmony guests. Stay on the trails and aware of your surroundings.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors Many guests are able to enjoy Mendocino Magic at the same time if we all respect each other’s campsite spaces, share use of the reservoir, boats and docks, keep voices low unless you are calling for help, and respect quiet hours between 10pm and 8am unless alternative agreements with management have been made.
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO STYROFOAM ALLOWED AT MENDOCINO MAGIC- THE FEE FOR BRINGING STYROFOAM IS $250
Campers must pack out their garbage or pay a fee for management to haul sorted garbage. You can help by using the labeled recycling and compost bins, following instructions, and minimizing your waste. We embrace the Leave No Trace Principles listed above, and request our guests comply with the same respect for the great outdoors.
For events with a planned cleanup, note local facility located at 1825 Branscomb Road in Laytonville operates Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm, refuse bags are $7 each to dump, CA CRV and sorting of recycling mandatory to minimize costs for hauling.