Navy Camp Campground
Closed — 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.
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
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).
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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 | $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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