Mendocino weighs ‘low-intensity’ camping rules, debates campfire limits and acreage

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors is considering possible regulations for residents who want to rent sections of their property as “dude ranches” or “hip camps,” a popular form of outdoor lodging for tourists looking to experience the county’s natural beauty.

The discussion followed a series of countywide stakeholder meetings held in May and June throughout the county to gather feedback on a potential ordinance that would allow a new type of transient habitation called “low-intensity camping.”