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.
Wet weather trail closure LIFTED on Upper Lake District
Update: This wet weather closure has been lifted, effective Feb. 27 at 8am.
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…
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.
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
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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