North Fork - Mendocino National Forest
Open for the season. First-come, first-served only; pay on-site via Recreation.gov app QR code. No potable water available; bring your own. Pack out all trash.
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
North Fork Campground is a small, primitive campground located 10 miles west of Stonyford in the Mendocino National Forest. The 10 sites are situated in an open grove of oak trees alongside a yearlong stream, providing a shaded, peaceful setting. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets available. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply, and all trash must be packed out. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis at $5 per night. Payment is made on-site via QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The campground accommodates trailers up to 30 feet. Recreation in the area centers on off-highway vehicle use and fishing. The Forest Service has developed an extensive OHV trail network accessible from the campground. Stream fishing is best in winter and early spring when water flows are highest. All OHV users must comply with California spark arrester requirements and vehicle registration laws.
Directions
Located 10 miles west of Stonyford on Road #18N03.
Location
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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS North Fork Campground Page |
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