Middle Creek Campground
Open. Water system is operational. Stay limit of 14 days within any 30-day period and no more than 28 cumulative days in any 12-month period applies through October 2027.
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.
Logging traffic on Forest Highway 7
Forest Service contractors will be loading log decks from the Plaskett Keller Project and hauling them east on FH7 to the valley. Be prepared for traffic delays. Stay alert for logging crews near or on roads. And follow traffic signs along the haul route.
About
Middle Creek Campground sits at about 1,600 feet elevation in the Mendocino National Forest, 8 miles north of Upper Lake via Elk Mountain Road (County Road 301/Forest Road M1). The campground has 27 campsites, including several double sites ideal for groups traveling together. Each single site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill, while double sites have two tables and may include additional grills. The campground features a spring-fed water system with drinking water available from faucets, four vault toilets, and trash service. An OHV staging area provides easy access to off-highway vehicle trails, and there's a novice OHV area designed for beginners and children learning to ride. An equestrian staging area is also available, though overnight camping is not permitted in that section. Sites are first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Single sites run $8 per night with a $2 fee for additional vehicles, up to two vehicles per site. Interagency Senior and Access passes provide a 50% discount on single sites occupied by the pass holder. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 11:00 a.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
Located 8 miles north of Upper Lake on County Road 301 (also known as Forest Road M1 or Elk Mountain Road).
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 275-2361 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Middle Creek Campground | |
| Mendocino NF Stay Limits |
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