Cedar Camp Campground

Closed

Permanently closed due to safety hazards from the 2018 Ranch Fire and 2020 August Complex fires. Road access is inaccessible due to slides on M5 Road. The campground will be decommissioned.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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.…

Annual spray program at Chico Seed Orchard

The Chico Seed Orchard will soon begin its annual pest control treatments to protect its seven seed orchards. Throughout the season, the orchard will be closed to the public for 24 hours before and after each treatment. Signs will be posted at the gate of the orchard ahead of each treatment. Please…

M10 Road Impassable Due to Mudslides

M10 Road Impassable Due to Mudslides. 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…

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.

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

Cedar Camp Campground was a small, rustic camping area situated in the Mendocino National Forest, surrounded by mature fir and pine timber. Located approximately 19 miles southwest of Stonyford via Goat Mountain Road, the campground served OHV enthusiasts and backcountry campers seeking a remote forest experience. The campground sustained significant damage from the 2018 Ranch Fire and 2020 August Complex fires, which burned large portions of the Mendocino National Forest. Combined with road access issues from slides on M5 Road, the Forest Service determined the site posed safety hazards to visitors. The campground has been closed to public use and is scheduled for decommissioning. Prior to closure, Cedar Camp offered primitive camping with vault toilets but no potable water. The access road via Trough Ridge or Little Stony Road was not recommended for trailers, making it best suited for high-clearance vehicles and OHV camping.

Directions

Located 19 miles southwest of Stonyford on Goat Mountain Road. Access via Trough Ridge or Little Stony Road is not recommended for trailers.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
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

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 934-3316

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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