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.…
M6 Road Traffic Control at Eel River Crossing
On Sept. 21-22, 2026 there will be traffic control on the M6 Road at the Eel River crossing, located about 15 miles north of Lake Pillsbury in the Upper Lake Ranger District. A project to replace the culvert at the M6/Eel River crossing is underway, and contractors will be working on design and…
Lucas Fire Area Closure in Effect
Forest officials have issued an updated emergency closure for a portion of the Upper Lake Ranger District on Mendocino National Forest in northern Lake County due to the Lucas Fire. Fire activity has reduced, however firefighting resources are still active in the Hunter Point area. Suppression…
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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