Fouts
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Water systems are currently not operational; campers must bring their own drinking water. The M10 road above Fouts Springs has been temporarily repaired and is passable with a lightweight 4WD vehicle but may become impassable after heavy storms.
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.…
Alder Springs understory burn Oct. 28-29
Mendocino National Forest fire and fuels personnel are planning an understory burn in the Alder Springs area on the Grindstone Ranger District this Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28-29. The project area is located approximately 16 miles from Elk Creek. Firefighters will attempt up to 265 acres.The…
M10 Road Status - closure in place Mondays-Fridays
The M10 Road is CLOSED Monday-Friday on Oct. 26-30 for paving. The construction zone is between Fouts Springs and the turnoff to Letts Lake. It is not safe to drive through the construction zone. The road will be open on weekends from Friday 4pm until Monday 6am. The M10 road is an active…
About
Fouts Campground sits in the chaparral and gray pine landscape of Mendocino National Forest's Stonyford Recreation Area. This 11-site campground serves as a base camp for off-highway vehicle recreation, with the Stonyford OHV trail system accessible directly from the area. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets, a dumpster for trash, and established sites with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment is $5 per night via QR code scanning through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 11:00 a.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. A maximum of two vehicles per site is permitted. Bathhouse Trailhead is located less than a mile away, connecting to Deafy Glade trail, Dixie Glade Equestrian Campground, Summit Springs trail, and Snow Mountain Wilderness. All OHV riders must wear helmets and vehicles must have USFS-approved spark arrestors. State registration (Green Sticker, Red Sticker, or highway license) is required for all motorized vehicles.
Directions
Located about 9 miles west of Stonyford on Road #18N03.
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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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Fouts Campground |
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