Little Doe Campground
Closed — Closed for winter effective October 28. The campground is not maintained through winter. Typically reopens in spring.
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
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).
Nearby Campgrounds
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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