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.…
M6 Road Traffic Control at Eel River Crossing
On Sept. 21-22, 2026 there will be traffic control on the M6 Road at the Eel River crossing, located about 15 miles north of Lake Pillsbury in the Upper Lake Ranger District. A project to replace the culvert at the M6/Eel River crossing is underway, and contractors will be working on design and…
Lucas Fire Area Closure in Effect
Forest officials have issued an updated emergency closure for a portion of the Upper Lake Ranger District on Mendocino National Forest in northern Lake County due to the Lucas Fire. Fire activity has reduced, however firefighting resources are still active in the Hunter Point area. Suppression…
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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