Little Doe Campground
Closed — Closed for winter effective October 28. The campground is not maintained through winter. Typically reopens in spring.
Partial road closure 22N11 Road
A partial road closure is in place on the 22N11 Road in the Covelo Ranger District. Location of the closure is shown on the map. The closure is for public safety after a road failure in the area has made vehicle travel unsafe and at risk of collapse without warning under the weight of a vehicle.…
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 November 1 - February 29. Spring/summer hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. beginning March 1 - October 31. A closure is in effect outside of these hours.
M10 Road Construction
The M10 road has an active construction zone to repair a major slide, located above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Depending on construction progress, there can be periods where the road is impassable, has traffic control stops, or is passable in high clearance vehicles. Main impacts to access are…
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! Snow and ice can be expected at higher…
Developed campground stay limits
Developed campground camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through October 12, 2027. Visitors may camp in the same developed recreation campground for 14 days within any 30-day period but no more than 28 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
Dispersed camping stay limits
Dispersed camping stay limits are in effect across the Mendocino National Forest through Oct.8, 2027. The stay limits apply to developed campgrounds and dispersed camping locations. Visitors may camp in the same location outside a one-mile radius of a developed recreation site for 14 days within…
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.
Cedar Camp Campground Closure
Cedar Camp Campground is closed for public safety. Closure is in effect through 6/18/26.
About
Little Doe Campground is a remote 12-site campground located in the Mendocino National Forest, situated in a large mix of conifer and oak trees with a creek running through the property. The campground is particularly popular with hunters during the fall season. Each of the 12 sites is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, and two walk-in sites are available for those seeking a more secluded experience. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment can be made on-site using cash, check, or via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan & Pay feature. Visitors should be aware that this campground experienced damage during the 2020 August Complex fire and should avoid parking or camping under fire-damaged trees. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own water supply. Vault toilets are provided. The campground is located 12 miles north of the Eel River Work Center via Road M1 (Indian Dick Road), making it a truly remote camping experience in the national forest.
Directions
From Highway 101, 12 miles north of Willits, turn right on Highway 162 to Covelo. One and a half miles north of Covelo, turn right on Highway 162 East and go 11 miles to Eel River Work Center. Continue 12 miles north of Eel River Work Center via Road M1 (Indian Dick Road).
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 983-6118 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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