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North Fork Campground

Open

Open year-round, first-come first-served. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period.

Mendocino National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Mendocino National Forest

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.…

Mendocino National Forest

Cedar Camp Campground Closure

Cedar Camp Campground is closed for public safety. Closure is in effect.

Mendocino National Forest

Annual spray program at Chico Seed Orchard

The Chico Seed Orchard is planning 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 obey…

Mendocino National Forest

M21 Road closure

There is a temporary partial closure of National Forest Road M21 between Hammerhorn Campground and Smokehouse Creek/ M21 crossing on the Covelo Ranger District within the Mendocino National Forest for public safety. This section of road has suffered a washout and is impassable. The road will be…

Mendocino National Forest

M6 Road Closed for Repairs

The M6 Road is temporarily closed between the M6/M61 junction and Rattlesnake Creek on the Upper Lake Ranger District. The closure is due to a failed culvert that is undergoing emergency repairs.

Mendocino National Forest

Project Activity Levels

Are you cutting fuelwood today or a contractor operating in the forest? Check today's Project Activity Levels.Fuelwood Cutters and Service Contracts use the Project Activity Level (PAL) system. Contractors must follow Activity Level requirements specified in their contract. For Mendocino…

Mendocino National Forest

M10 Road Status

The M10 Road is currently passable but it is a narrow single lane above Fouts Springs. There are large cracks in pavement, so drive slowly with caution. The M10 road is actively under construction to repair a major slide, located above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Depending on construction…

Mendocino National Forest

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.…

Mendocino National Forest

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.

Mendocino National Forest

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…

Mendocino National Forest

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.

Mendocino National Forest

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…

Mendocino National Forest

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.

About

North Fork Campground is a rustic Forest Service campground located 10 miles west of Stonyford on Road 18N03 in Mendocino National Forest. The 10 campsites are set in an open grove of oak trees beside a year-round stream, providing a peaceful setting for primitive camping. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with one vault toilet but no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water. The area is popular for OHV enthusiasts with nearby trail access, and stream fishing is productive during winter and early spring when water levels are high. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only with on-site payment via QR code through the Recreation.gov app. Sites accommodate trailers up to 30 feet. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 11:00 AM, and quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM.

Directions

Located 10 miles west of Stonyford on Road 18N03.

Nearby Campgrounds

North Fork Campground 0.0mi Davis Flat 1.2mi South Fork Campground - Mendocino National Forest 1.2mi Fouts 1.4mi Gray Pine Group Campground 1.5mi Mill Creek Campground 1.6mi Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest 1.6mi Dixie Glade Campground 4.2mi Old Mill Campground 4.9mi

Location

39.3791, -122.648233

Amenities

Water	No
Fires Allowed	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Dump Station	No
Wifi	No
Pets Allowed	—
Showers	No
Electric Hookups	—
Water Hookups	—
Sewer Hookups	—
Camp Store	No
Price	$5

Vehicle

Max RV Length	—
Max Trailer Length	30ft
Big Rig Friendly	No
Pull Through Sites	—

Contact

Phone

+1 (530) 963-3128

Cell Service

AT&T	None
Verizon	None
T-Mobile	None

Useful Links

North Fork Campground
View on Recreation.gov
USFS North Fork Campground
Recreation.gov North Fork
Mendocino NF Alerts

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