Deer Valley Campground
Open first-come, first-served at $6 per night. One campsite is currently closed due to storm damage. No reservations; must arrive in person to claim a site. Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
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.…
Temporary road closure on 16N21 Road
Forest Road 16N21 on Pitney Ridge in the Upper Lake Ranger District is temporarily closed for resource protection and to eliminate traffic incursions onto a contingency dozer line, which intersects with the road in multiple locations. Please see Exhibit A for a map of the road closure.
Logging traffic on Forest Highway 7
Forest Service contractors will be loading log decks from the Plaskett Keller Project and hauling them east on FH7 to the valley. Be prepared for traffic delays. Stay alert for logging crews near or on roads. And follow traffic signs along the haul route.
About
Deer Valley Campground offers a remote camping experience in the Mendocino National Forest within the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. The campground features 7 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill. Two vault toilets serve the campground, but this is a dry camp with no potable water available, so visitors must bring their own water supply. Trash service is not provided; pack out all garbage. The campground provides direct access to OHV trails, making it popular with off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. The setting is remote with limited or no cellular service. Sites are available first-come, first-served only at $6 per night; payment can be made via the Recreation.gov mobile app using the Scan and Pay feature with QR codes. Access to Deer Valley is challenging and requires preparation. The campground is located 12 miles north of Upper Lake on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1), then 4 miles east on Forest Road 16N01. Roads are very narrow and driveable only with high-clearance 4WD vehicles. Trailers are not recommended. Alternate access is available via Potter Valley or Sam Alley.
Directions
Located 12 miles north of Upper Lake on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1), then 4 miles east on Forest Road 16N01. Roads are very narrow and require high-clearance 4WD; no trailers. Alternative access via Potter Valley (Mendocino County Rd 240 / Lake County Rd 301) or via Sam Alley (Forest Roads 16N01 and 16N30).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 275-2361 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Deer Valley Campground | |
| Recreation.gov Deer Valley |
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