Connectivity
No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Mill Valley Campground
Mendocino National Forest, California
About this campground
Campground has 15 sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.
Letts Lake and Big Springs Picnic Area are one mile south of the campground.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.318340° N
- Longitude
- 122.706169° W
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.
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
- 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
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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
Campground has 15 sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Accomodates up tp 24 foot trailers.
OHV trail leading in and out of campground.
Trash service only avaliable during summer months.
Recreation
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 is mixed coniferous forest with chaparral surroundings.
Nearby Attractions
Letts Lake and Big Springs Picnic Area are one mile south of the campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Camping
- 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
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- RV Parking
- 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
- 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
- Mill Valley Campground's official facility record states: Campground has 15 sites equipped 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
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 24, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 24, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 24, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 24, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $5 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $5 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 24, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 24, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 24, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 24, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $5 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $5 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 24, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 24, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 24, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 24, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $5 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 25, 2028 – Sep 1, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 2, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $5 | — | — |
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 .
- 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 17 miles west of Stonyford and one mile from Letts Lake off of the 17N02.
Facility contact
N/A