Lakeview Dispersed Campground
Open year-round for dispersed camping, first-come first-served. No reservations required. Check current forest road conditions before visiting as some routes may be impassable due to mudslides or winter weather. M10 Road currently has active mudslide repairs that may affect some access routes.
Heat Advisory issued October 8 at 7:21PM PDT until October 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 95 to 100 with overnight temperatures in the high 50s and 60s. Moderate to localized Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Mendocino Interior, and Lake County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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.
About
Lakeview Dispersed Campground is a primitive, no-fee camping area within the Mendocino National Forest, part of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Lake County, California. The campground sits at an elevation providing views of Clear Lake below and offers a true backcountry experience for self-sufficient campers. The dispersed camping area includes six established fire rings and ten picnic tables. There are no developed facilities, restrooms, or potable water on site. A stream with a spring pipe is located approximately 2.6 miles east along the road for non-potable water. All trash must be packed out. Access requires driving approximately six miles on gravel and dirt forest roads, reachable from the north via Lucerne or from the south via High Valley Road. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. The exposed ridgeline location can experience severe winds. Dispersed camping stay limits apply: 14 days within any 30-day period at the same location.
Directions
Accessible from two directions: the northern route through Lucerne or the southern access via High Valley Road. Both routes involve approximately six miles of gravel and dirt forest roads. High-clearance vehicle recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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