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.
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…
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.
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.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 11:29AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Accumulation amounts range from up to 1 foot 1500 to 2500 feet, 1 to 2 feet at 2500 to 3500 feet and 4 to 8 feet at higher elevations. Wind gusts of 45 to 55mph expected. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park including Interstate 80 and Highway 50, northern Shasta County including portions of Interstate 5, the Coastal Range, and foothill regions of the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500-5500 feet tonight through Monday. 2500 to 3500 feet snow levels by Monday night and 1500 to 2500 feet Tuesday into Wednesday. Potential to see snow levels as low as 750 feet for areas along the Coastal Range, across Shasta County including Shasta Lake, and in the southern Cascades.
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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