Davis Flat
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Grindstone OHV trail system may have damage and downed trees. Road M10 from the east has construction with traffic controls and delays.
Stonyford Office Hours Temporary Change
Starting Jan. 19, the Stonyford Office will be open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays only. Our regular Monday-Friday schedule will resume on Feb. 9.
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!
Chico Seed Orchard pedestrian access
The pedestrian gate is broken so access is limited to the drive-through gate. The drive-through gate is accessible Monday - Friday from 7am-3pm, except on federal holidays. The orchard is closed to the public outside of these hours until the pedestrian gate can be restored.
M10 Road Construction
The M10 road will be closed Monday, Nov. 17- 20, 2025. Closure location is above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Main impacts are to the Letts Lake basin on Grindstone Ranger District. Detour to get to Letts Lake is via the M5 and 17N02 Roads, high clearance vehicle recommended.
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.
Trail 3 on Grindstone closed due to slide
Trail 85303 (Trail 3) on the Grindstone Ranger District closed due to landslide: Trail 85303 is closed between Trail 85304 and M5 Road for public safety and to protect natural resources. Unstable soil, downed trees and a steep drop off make this trail unsafe for users.
Cedar Camp Campground Closure
Cedar Camp Campground is closed for public safety. Closure is in effect through 6/18/26.
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 Nov. 1. Spring/summer hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. A closure is in effect outside of these hours.
About
Davis Flat Campground is a large, established campground in the Mendocino National Forest's Grindstone Ranger District, located 9.5 miles west of Stonyford on Road 18N03. Situated at a lower elevation nestled among mountains, the campground features scenery with conifer trees surrounded by chaparral plants and shrubs. With 20 individual sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, the campground can accommodate large trailers up to 50 feet, making it ideal for OHV enthusiasts who haul their equipment. The campground is particularly popular with off-highway vehicle riders, hunters, and hikers. It sits adjacent to the Nail Track OHV Area and provides direct access to the extensive Stonyford OHV trail system. The area offers over 200 miles of challenging OHV routes, and the campground is near the eastern terminus of the 40-mile Mendocino OHV Corridor that crosses the southern end of the forest. The Bathhouse Trailhead, a four-mile trail connecting to Deafy Glade and Snow Mountain Wilderness, is also nearby for those seeking hiking opportunities. Davis Flat operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment can be made on-site using cash, check, or the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay feature via mobile app. The campground charges $5 per night per site plus a $5 vehicle entry fee. Basic amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, though potable water is not available.
Directions
Located 9.5 miles west of Stonyford on Road 18N03.
Nearby Campgrounds
- South Fork Campground - Mendocino National Forest 0.1mi
- Fouts 0.2mi
- Gray Pine Group Campground 0.4mi
- Mill Creek Campground 0.5mi
- Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest 0.5mi
- North Fork Campground 1.2mi
- North Fork - Mendocino National Forest 1.2mi
- Old Mill Campground 3.8mi
- Dixie Glade Campground 3.2mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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