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.
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 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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