Mill Creek Campground

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. Sites are $10 per night.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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

Mill Creek Campground is a small, rustic roadside campground nestled along Mill Creek in the Stonyford Recreation Area of Mendocino National Forest. Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Road 18N01, this first-come, first-served campground offers 6 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water for campers. The stream flow is best in winter and early spring, making these seasons ideal for river and stream fishing along Mill Creek. The campground is popular with OHV enthusiasts as it provides access to the extensive Grindstone OHV trail system. The rustic, roadside setting makes this a convenient base camp for those exploring the area's off-highway vehicle trails and enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding forest. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with check-in at 2:00 p.m. and checkout at 11:00 a.m. Sites cost $10 per night and can be paid on-site using the Recreation.gov mobile app with the Scan and Pay feature at the campground kiosk. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Directions

Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Mill Creek on Road 18N01.

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Amenities

Water Yes
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 $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Email sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov
Phone +1 (530) 963-3128

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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