Campground

Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest

Mendocino National Forest, California

About this campground

Roadside campground that has 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.

River and stream fishing is popular in the winter and early spring when the stream is in full flow.

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Latitude
39.355780° N
Longitude
122.654079° 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

The available official and community sources do not publish an access type.

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
  • 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

No vehicle features are separately published.

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

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

Roadside campground that has 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.

Recreation

River and stream fishing is popular in the winter and early spring when the stream is in full flow.

The Forest Service in cooperation with the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund, (Green Sticker), has developed roads, trails, and facilities for further enjoyment of the OHV user. Remember, these are your facilities and OHV funds are being used to develop and maintain them.

Forest Service roads open to Off-Highway Vehicles are considered public roads. All motorcycle riders on public lands in the State of California must wear a safety helmet meeting the standards adopted by the US Department of Transportation.

State law requires all vehicles, including motorcycles to be registered. You must have a current Green or Red Sticker, or Highway License. Highway licensed vehicles must meet all standards for operating on a public highway and be operated in accordance with California state law.

Your vehicle must be equipped with a properly installed Forest Service approved spark arrester in good working condition.

For your safety and the safety of others, Off-Highway Vehicles must never be operated in a manner likely to endanger any person or property. Driving at excessive speeds, careless and reckless driving, racing and "wheelies" are not only prohibited, but also dangerous on forest roads and camping areas.

State and Federal law prohibit operating any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This applies equally to the operation on Off-Highway vehicles, including those statutes prohibiting drinking while driving (CVC 23220), and drinking in a motor vehicle (CVC 23221).

Motorcycles and ATVs must meet state sound requirement of 96 dba or lower.

Unlicensed juveniles operating motorcycles and ATVs must be under the supervision of a licensed adult.

The Stonyford Work Center (530) 963-3128 is available to provide Trail Conditions and closure information for the Grindstone District area.

Stonyford Area Motor Vehicle Opportunity Guide

Natural Features

General vegetation in the area is chaparral. A stream flows through the campground and is best in winter and early spring.

Nearby Attractions

Nail Track OHV Play Area is located near by.

Activities & amenities

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

Available activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Off Highway Vehicle Trails

Amenities and facility features

  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Potable water
  • Picnic tables
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
  • Campfire Rings
  • Creek Access
  • Drinking Water
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water Spigot

Recreation sites

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

Management

3 sites
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Standard Non-Electric

1 site
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
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.
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Food storage
Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Mendocino National Forest.
Fire and stove use
Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest's official facility record states: Roadside campground that has 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.
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 – Dec 31, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$5——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$5——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Management$0——
First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$5——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • 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 .
  • All ATV riders must wear a helmet. OHV's must have a U.S. Forest Service Approved Spark Arrestor in good working order in place at all times.
  • There is a hefty fine for going off trail, it is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization, or imprisonment for no more than six months, or both.

Getting there & contact

Official directions

Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Mill Creek on Road #18N01 off of the M10.

Facility contact

N/A

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Mill Creek - Mendocino National ForestUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesMill Creek - Mendocino National Forest official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Mill Creek Mendocino National Forest — Mendocino National ForestRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory