Campground

Letts Lake Campground

Mendocino National Forest, California

About this campground

The main feature of the area is a 35-acre lake for non-motorized vessels, trout fishing and swimming.

There is a 35-acre lake filled with trout located within a mixed conifer stand.

A one-mile accesible trail leads along the lake shore.

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Latitude
39.302844° N
Longitude
122.707693° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Standard campsites
  • RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
  • Tent sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic table
  • FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • ADA access
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

For vehicles

  • Parking

Official campground guide

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Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

In order to utilize Scan & Pay on site, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

42 campsites equipped with toilets, tables, fire rings, and water system ( only during summer months). Access road and camps suitable for up to 30 foot camping trailers.

Trash service only avaliable during summer months.

Recreation

The main feature of the area is a 35-acre lake for non-motorized vessels, trout fishing and swimming. A one-mile accesible trail leads along the lake shore. There are accessible restrooms and a popular fully-accessible fishing pier.

Natural Features

There is a 35-acre lake filled with trout located within a mixed conifer stand.

Nearby Attractions

Across the lake is Big Springs Picnic Area.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Picnicking
  • Canoeing
  • Paddling
  • Swimming

Amenities and facility features

  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Potable water
  • Picnic tables
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
  • Accessible Fishing Dock
  • Accessible Trails
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water (peak season)
  • Fishing Pier
  • Lake Access
  • Picnic Area
  • RV Parking

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

42 sites
Maximum vehicles
2
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Management

3 sites
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Site availability
The official inventory marks these campsites as first come, first served rather than reservable live inventory.
Maximum published vehicles
2 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Food storage
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
Fire and stove use
Letts Lake Campground's official facility record states: In order to utilize Scan & Pay on site, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. 42 campsites equipped with toilets, tables, fire rings, and water system ( only during summer months).
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026Standard Non-Electric$6——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026Standard Non-Electric$12——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$6——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 22, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 22, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 22, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 22, 2027Standard Non-Electric$6——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027Standard Non-Electric$12——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$6——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 22, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 22, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 22, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 22, 2028Standard Non-Electric$6——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028Standard Non-Electric$12——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$6——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Leave No Trace : Pack out all trash garbage, including food scraps.
  • Don't Move Firewood : Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov .
  • OHV riding is not allowed in the campground.

Getting there & contact

Official directions

Located 19 miles west of Stonyford.

Facility contact

N/A

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Letts Lake CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesLetts Lake Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Letts Lake Campground — campground rulesThe Dyrt community reports — Letts Lake Campground — Mendocino National ForestRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory