Navy Camp Campground
Open for the 2026 season, typically May through September. First-come, first-served only. The M10 road from the east has construction for slide repairs and may be impassable or have delays; access via Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road from the west is recommended.
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.…
Temporary road closure on 16N21 Road
Forest Road 16N21 on Pitney Ridge in the Upper Lake Ranger District is temporarily closed for resource protection and to eliminate traffic incursions onto a contingency dozer line, which intersects with the road in multiple locations. Please see Exhibit A for a map of the road closure.
Logging traffic on Forest Highway 7
Forest Service contractors will be loading log decks from the Plaskett Keller Project and hauling them east on FH7 to the valley. Be prepared for traffic delays. Stay alert for logging crews near or on roads. And follow traffic signs along the haul route.
About
Navy Camp Campground is a rustic camping destination on the north shore of Lake Pillsbury within Mendocino National Forest. Located adjacent to the Gravelly Valley airstrip, the campground offers 20 sites suitable for tents and small RVs or trailers up to 22 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets serving the area. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on-site. Lake Pillsbury provides excellent fishing opportunities for bass and trout, along with non-motorized boating activities including kayaking and paddleboarding. The nearby 4-mile Lakeshore Trail offers hiking with scenic views of the lake and surrounding forest. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Access is via Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road from the west (County Road 240) or through Upper Lake on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1). The M10 road from the east has ongoing construction due to slide repairs and may have delays or closures.
Directions
From Ukiah: 6 miles north on US 101, 5 miles east on CA Highway 20, 26 miles northwest on County Road 240 (Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road). Alternative route: From Upper Lake, travel 31 miles north on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Mendocino NF - Navy Camp Campground | |
| Mendocino NF Alerts |
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