Atchison Campground
Currently closed due to road failure on 22N11 affecting access. Restrooms are temporarily closed. The campground is not maintained in winter.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
M6 Road Traffic Control at Eel River Crossing
On Sept. 21-22, 2026 there will be traffic control on the M6 Road at the Eel River crossing, located about 15 miles north of Lake Pillsbury in the Upper Lake Ranger District. A project to replace the culvert at the M6/Eel River crossing is underway, and contractors will be working on design and…
Lucas Fire Area Closure in Effect
Forest officials have issued an updated emergency closure for a portion of the Upper Lake Ranger District on Mendocino National Forest in northern Lake County due to the Lucas Fire. Fire activity has reduced, however firefighting resources are still active in the Hunter Point area. Suppression…
About
Atchison Campground is a small, undeveloped campground nestled within the Mendocino National Forest in Glenn County, California. This free campground offers a quiet retreat surrounded by mature oak and pine trees, providing ample shade and a natural setting. The campground features vault toilets, six fire rings, and ten picnic tables distributed across its few sites. No potable water is available at the campground itself. However, a stream with a spring pipe can be found 2.6 miles east along Forest Road 22N11. Campers should bring sufficient drinking water and be prepared to pack out all trash, as no trash pickup services are provided. The road accessing the campground sees limited traffic, making the area appealing for hiking and biking. The campground is not maintained during winter months and may be inaccessible due to snow or road conditions. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Visitors should avoid parking or pitching tents under dead standing trees and use caution in high winds, as hazard trees and unstable terrain may be present throughout the forest.
Directions
Off Forest Highway 7 on Forest Road 22N11; Section 24, Township 22N, Range 10W, Glenn County.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Atchison Campground Page |
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