Middle Creek Campground
Closed — Currently closed due to wet weather. The Forest Service implements closures when soils become saturated to prevent damage. Closures typically lift after two consecutive days with no measurable precipitation.
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
Middle Creek Campground is a 27-site facility in the Upper Lake Ranger District of Mendocino National Forest, designed primarily for OHV enthusiasts and families. The campground includes 18 single sites and 9 double sites, each with picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. An OHV staging area, equestrian staging area, and novice OHV area make this a popular basecamp for motorized recreation, with access to more than 135 miles of trails ranging from 1,600 feet to over 4,500 feet in elevation. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations available. Facilities include vault toilets, a spring-fed water system, and trash service. Sites can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 30 feet, though there are no hookups or showers. The location is accessible via Elk Mountain Road (County Road 301), approximately 8 miles north of Upper Lake. While equestrian staging is available, overnight equestrian camping is not permitted.
Directions
Located 8 miles north of Upper Lake on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1, also known as Elk Mountain Road).
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 275-2361 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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