Mill Creek Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. Sites are $10 per night.
Stonyford Office Hours Temporary Change
Starting Jan. 19, the Stonyford Office will be open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays only. Our regular Monday-Friday schedule will resume on Feb. 9.
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!
Chico Seed Orchard pedestrian access
The pedestrian gate is broken so access is limited to the drive-through gate. The drive-through gate is accessible Monday - Friday from 7am-3pm, except on federal holidays. The orchard is closed to the public outside of these hours until the pedestrian gate can be restored.
M10 Road Construction
The M10 road will be closed Monday, Nov. 17- 20, 2025. Closure location is above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Main impacts are to the Letts Lake basin on Grindstone Ranger District. Detour to get to Letts Lake is via the M5 and 17N02 Roads, high clearance vehicle recommended.
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.
Trail 3 on Grindstone closed due to slide
Trail 85303 (Trail 3) on the Grindstone Ranger District closed due to landslide: Trail 85303 is closed between Trail 85304 and M5 Road for public safety and to protect natural resources. Unstable soil, downed trees and a steep drop off make this trail unsafe for users.
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
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
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
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Mill Creek Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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