Atchison Campground

Closed — Closed for the season as of October 30. The campground is not maintained in winter and bathrooms are closed. Typically reopens in spring.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Partial road closure 22N11 Road

A partial road closure is in place on the 22N11 Road in the Covelo Ranger District. Location of the closure is shown on the map. The closure is for public safety after a road failure in the area has made vehicle travel unsafe and at risk of collapse without warning under the weight of a vehicle.…

Chico Seed Orchard Public Use and Access Closure

Pets must be on a leash. Fall/winter hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. beginning November 1 - February 29. Spring/summer hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. beginning March 1 - October 31. A closure is in effect outside of these hours.

M10 Road Construction

The M10 road has an active construction zone to repair a major slide, located above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Depending on construction progress, there can be periods where the road is impassable, has traffic control stops, or is passable in high clearance vehicles. Main impacts to access are…

Road conditions

Please be advised that forest roads are NOT plowed or maintained in winter so driving conditions are hazardous, slippery, and may be impassable. Even with good snow tires and four-wheel drive, less than a foot of snow is enough to get a vehicle stuck!  Snow and ice can be expected at higher…

Developed campground stay limits

Developed campground camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through October 12, 2027. Visitors may camp in the same developed recreation campground for 14 days within any 30-day period but no more than 28 cumulative days in any 12-month period.

Dispersed camping stay limits

Dispersed camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through Oct.8, 2027. The stay limits apply to developed campgrounds and dispersed camping locations. Visitors may camp in the same location outside a one-mile radius of a developed recreation site for 14 days within…

Trail 34 on Upper Lake District closed due to unsafe conditions

OHV Trail 34 is closed due to trail tread degradation and rutting that runs 300 feet down the trail. The trail is unsafe due to unstable soil, extremely muddy conditions and increased runoff.

Cedar Camp Campground Closure

Cedar Camp Campground is closed for public safety. Closure is in effect through 6/18/26.

About

Atchison Campground is a small, primitive campground located in the Mendocino National Forest at 3,900 feet elevation. The campground contains 3 designated campsites with six fire rings and 10 picnic tables scattered among mature oak and pine trees. The secluded setting provides a quiet escape with plenty of available firewood in the surrounding area. Visitors should note that no potable water is available at the campground; however, a stream with a spring pipe can be accessed by continuing 2.6 miles east on the forest road. The campground is accessed off Forest Highway 7 via Road 22N11 and requires no fees for camping. While vault toilets are present, they are not maintained during the winter months when the campground is officially closed. The access road provides excellent opportunities for hiking and biking due to minimal vehicle traffic. The remote location and lack of amenities make this campground best suited for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude in a forested mountain setting.

Directions

Off Forest Highway 7 on Road 22N11. Located in Section 24, Township 22N, Range 10W.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 934-3316

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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