Kingsley Glade Campground
Open — Reopened August 11, 2025 following hazardous tree removal. First-come, first-served with no fees. At 4,500 feet elevation, winter access may be affected by snow and road conditions.
Stonyford Office Hours Temporary Change
Starting Jan. 19, the Stonyford Office will be open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays only. Our regular Monday-Friday schedule will resume on Feb. 9.
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!
Chico Seed Orchard pedestrian access
The pedestrian gate is broken so access is limited to the drive-through gate. The drive-through gate is accessible Monday - Friday from 7am-3pm, except on federal holidays. The orchard is closed to the public outside of these hours until the pedestrian gate can be restored.
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
Kingsley Glade Campground is a quiet, six-site campground nestled in the forest at the edge of a meadow in the remote western portion of Mendocino National Forest. Located 22 miles west of Paskenta and 60 miles west of Red Bluff at 4,500 feet elevation, this campground offers a peaceful setting for those seeking solitude and equestrian recreation. The campground is particularly suited for horse camping, with corrals, hitching posts, and access to riding trails. Each site includes a table and fire ring, and a vault toilet is available. Campers must pack out all trash, as no water is available on-site. The campground can accommodate trailers up to 14 feet in length. Thomes Creek, located approximately five road miles from camp, is a popular destination for fishing and swimming. The campground reopened in August 2025 following temporary closure for hazardous tree removal related to damage from the 2020 August Complex fires. Access is via Forest Roads M-2 and 24N01 from Paskenta. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees required, and quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Given the elevation and remote location, winter visitors should be prepared for potential snow and check road conditions before traveling.
Directions
Located 22 miles west of Paskenta and 60 miles west of Red Bluff at 4,500 feet elevation. From Paskenta take Road M-2 west to Road 24N01, turn left on Road 24N01 to campground.
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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 | 14ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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