Fouts
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No potable water currently available. Access via Forest Road M10 requires a lightweight 4WD vehicle due to a temporary slide repair above Fouts Springs. OHV trails may have damage and downed trees.
Wet weather trail closure in effect on Grindstone District
A wet weather closure is in effect for Stonyford OHV trails on the Grindstone Ranger District, as of 10am, Dec. 23. Trail closures go into effect when two inches of rainfall occur within a 24-hour period or when the soils are saturated.
Wet weather trail closure in effect on Upper Lake District
A wet weather closure will go in effect for OHV trails on the Upper Lake Ranger District, as of 8am on Dec. 20, 2025. Trail closures go into effect when two inches of rainfall occur within a 24-hour period or when the soils are saturated.
Stonyford Office Hours Changing
The Stonyford Office's visitor services hours are changing beginning Jan. 5, 2026. Starting next year, the office will be open from Monday-Friday and closed Saturday-Sunday. Office hours are 8:30-4pm with a lunch break 12-1pm.
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
Fouts Campground is a first-come, first-served facility located in the Mendocino National Forest's Stonyford Recreation Area, about 9 miles west of Stonyford on Forest Road 18N03 (M10). The campground features 11 sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with grills, situated adjacent to a stream in an area of chaparral, shrubs, and gray pine trees. The campground serves as a popular base for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, with the Forest Service having developed extensive roads, trails, and facilities in cooperation with the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund. The Bathhouse Trailhead is located less than a mile away, providing access to Deafy Glade trail, Dixie Glade Equestrian Campground, Summit Springs trail, and the Snow Mountain Wilderness. At $5 per night, Fouts offers affordable camping with vault toilets and Scan & Pay capability through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Two vehicles are allowed per site, and the campground can accommodate trailers up to 50 feet. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 11:00 a.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Campers should note that potable water is not currently available and must bring their own supply.
Directions
Located about 9 miles west of Stonyford on Forest Road 18N03 (M10). From Stonyford, head west on Road M10. The campground is accessible via dirt forest road; a lightweight 4WD vehicle is currently recommended due to slide repairs.
Nearby Campgrounds
- South Fork Campground - Mendocino National Forest 0.1mi
- Gray Pine Group Campground 0.2mi
- Davis Flat 0.2mi
- Mill Creek Campground 0.3mi
- Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest 0.3mi
- North Fork Campground 1.4mi
- North Fork - Mendocino National Forest 1.4mi
- Old Mill Campground 3.6mi
- Dixie Glade Campground 3.2mi
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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| 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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