North Fork Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Payment available on-site via Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature.
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
North Fork Campground is a rustic, 10-site campground situated in an open grove of oak trees along a year-round stream in the Mendocino National Forest's Grindstone District. Located 10 miles west of Stonyford on Forest Road 18N03, this first-come, first-served facility serves as a convenient base camp for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts exploring the extensive OHV trail system in the Stonyford Recreation Area. The campground can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet and offers basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The adjacent stream provides fishing opportunities, particularly during winter and early spring when flows are at their peak. Campers can pay on-site using the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature, though cellular service may be limited in this remote area. Visitors should note that all OHV riders must wear helmets and vehicles must be equipped with U.S. Forest Service approved spark arrestors. California Green or Red Sticker registration is required for off-highway vehicles. The Stonyford Work Center provides current trail conditions and closure information for the area.
Directions
Located 10 miles west of Stonyford on Forest Road 18N03. Coordinates: 39.3791, -122.648233
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Location
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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| 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 |
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