Little Stony
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. Pay on-site with cash, check, or via the Recreation.gov mobile app Scan & Pay feature.
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 Stony Campground is a small, established campground in the Grindstone District of Mendocino National Forest, featuring 8 campsites equipped with 11 picnic tables and fire rings. Located in the Little Stony Creek drainage, the campground sits in a scenic area characterized by chaparral vegetation with a drainage running through and mixed conifers throughout. The site is particularly popular during winter months when Little Stony Creek is in full flow, offering excellent opportunities for river and stream fishing. The campground serves as a convenient base for OHV enthusiasts, with the Little Stony OHV Staging Area located nearby and extensive trail systems developed in cooperation with the California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund. The Stonyford OHV area provides developed roads, trails, and facilities for motorcycle and ATV riders. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis year-round, the campground accommodates trailers up to 24 feet. At $5 per night, it offers an affordable option for campers seeking a rustic experience. Visitors should note that there is no potable water available and must bring their own. The campground features vault toilets and allows campfires in the provided fire rings. Payment can be made on-site via cash, check, or the Recreation.gov mobile app using the Scan & Pay feature at the campground kiosk.
Directions
Located 10 miles southwest of Stonyford on County Road 42 (Goat Mountain Road). Access is from Stonyford via County Road 42, which is currently accessible.
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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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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