Green Springs Campground
The campground operates seasonally and closes for winter when roads become impassable. Spring opening depends on snowmelt and road conditions. The restroom is currently closed for maintenance. No potable water available. High-clearance 4x4 vehicle required.
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
Green Springs Campground is a primitive dispersed camping area located in the remote backcountry of Mendocino National Forest, near the Yolla Bolly Wilderness boundary. The campground sits in a pine forest setting and serves as both a base camp and trailhead for wilderness exploration. Six dispersed sites provide basic camping with fire rings, while vault toilets are available on-site. The campground is particularly popular with equestrian users and hunters. Two corrals and a water trough fed by a natural spring serve horses and pack animals. A trailhead connects to the Summit trail system in the Yolla Bolly Wilderness, though trails are unmarked and recommended for experienced hikers only. Access requires a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle via M1 to Espee Ridge Road to M2. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground is not maintained during winter months and may be inaccessible due to snow or road conditions. OHVs are not permitted.
Directions
From Red Bluff, take M1 to Espee Ridge Road to M2. High-clearance 4x4 vehicle recommended. Winter access may be blocked by snow.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!