Deer Valley Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. One campsite is currently closed due to storm damage. OHV trails are temporarily closed as of December 20, 2025 due to wet weather and will reopen after 48 consecutive hours with no measurable precipitation.
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
Located deep in the Mendocino National Forest within the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, Deer Valley Campground serves primarily as an OHV basecamp with direct trail access. The campground offers 7 primitive sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill. At 3,700 feet elevation, the campground sits in a mixed woodland setting approximately 12 miles north of Upper Lake. This is a true backcountry experience requiring high-clearance 4WD vehicles, as access roads (Forest Road 16N01 and 16N30) are very narrow and can become impassable after winter storms. Trailers are not permitted. The campground operates first-come, first-served at $6 per night, with payment available via cash, check, or the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay mobile app at the campground kiosk. Campers must be self-sufficient: no potable water is available, and there is no trash service. Pack out all garbage. Vault toilets are provided. The campground is popular with OHV enthusiasts due to direct trail access, though trails may close temporarily during wet weather when soils become saturated.
Directions
From Upper Lake, drive north 12 miles 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 vehicles only. No trailers permitted. Access can become impassable after winter storms. Alternative access via Potter Valley (Mendocino County Rd 240/Lake County Rd 301) or Sam Alley (Forest Roads 16N01 and 16N30).
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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 | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 0ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 275-2361 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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