Mill Creek Campground
Open. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. $10 per night. Check-in at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 11:00 a.m.
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
Mill Creek Campground is a small roadside campground in Mendocino National Forest, situated along Mill Creek about 8 miles west of Stonyford on Forest Road 18N01. The campground provides six campsites on a first-come, first-served basis, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and potable water are available on-site. A stream flows through the campground and is at its best in winter and early spring, making it a popular destination for fishing during those seasons. The campground also serves as a base for off-highway vehicle recreation, with access to the Grindstone OHV trail system nearby. Sites are $10 per night. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 11:00 a.m., and quiet hours run from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Payment can be made on-site with cash or card, or by scanning the QR code at the kiosk using the Recreation.gov mobile app.
Directions
Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Mill Creek on Forest Road 18N01.
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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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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