Navy Camp Campground
Closed for the season. Typically opens mid-April and closes mid-September, weather dependent. First-come, first-served only, no reservations accepted. Maximum stay is 14 days.
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.…
Annual spray program at Chico Seed Orchard
The Chico Seed Orchard will soon begin its annual pest control treatments to protect its seven seed orchards. Throughout the season, the orchard will be closed to the public for 24 hours before and after each treatment. Signs will be posted at the gate of the orchard ahead of each treatment. Please…
M10 Road Impassable Due to Mudslides
M10 Road Impassable Due to Mudslides. 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…
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.
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
Navy Camp Campground is a peaceful 20-site campground on the north shore of Lake Pillsbury in Mendocino National Forest. Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation, the campground sits at 1,800 feet elevation beneath California oaks, offering a quieter alternative to the more popular campgrounds around the lake. The campground features a single loop with paved parking aprons, making it accessible for small RVs and trailers. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water. Located adjacent to Gravelly Valley airstrip, the campground offers convenient access to Lake Pillsbury's 2,280 acres of surface area and 31 miles of shoreline. The lake provides opportunities for fishing (bass and trout), boating, and hiking along the nearby 4-mile Lakeshore trail. The campground is accessible from Upper Lake via County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1) traveling 31 miles north, or from Ukiah traveling north on US 101, then east on Highway 20, and northwest on County Road 240. The final miles to the campground are on gravel roads with varying conditions.
Directions
From Upper Lake: Travel 31 miles north on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1) to a T intersection, turn right staying on Forest Road M-1, and continue 3.8 miles to campground on left. From Ukiah: Travel 6 miles north on US 101, 5 miles east on Highway 20, then 26 miles northwest on County Road 240 (Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road).
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 | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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