Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. Payment available via Scan & Pay using the Recreation.gov mobile app, or cash/check on-site. Check-in is 2:00 p.m., check-out is 11:00 a.m. Wet weather trail closures may affect the Grindstone OHV trail system.
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 roadside campground in Mendocino National Forest's Stonyford Recreation Area, offering 6 campsites along Mill Creek. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground is particularly popular with OHV enthusiasts, providing direct access to the Grindstone OHV trail system and proximity to the Nail Track OHV Play Area. River and stream fishing is popular in winter and early spring when Mill Creek is in full flow. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment can be made on-site via the convenient Scan & Pay system using the Recreation.gov mobile app by scanning the QR code at the campground kiosk, or by cash or check. Sites are $10 per night, with a 50% discount available for Interagency Senior or Access pass holders. The surrounding area features chaparral vegetation. Mill Creek flows through the campground and is best experienced in winter and early spring. OHV users should note that all vehicles must be registered with a current Green or Red Sticker or Highway License, equipped with a Forest Service approved spark arrester, and motorcycles/ATVs must meet the state sound requirement of 96 dba or lower. The Stonyford Work Center provides trail conditions and closure information for the Grindstone District area.
Directions
Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Mill Creek on Road #18N01 off of the M10.
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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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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