Old Mill Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No fees and no reservations. No potable water on site. Access road is narrow and not recommended for trailers over 24 feet.
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
Old Mill Campground offers a rustic camping experience in the Mendocino National Forest, nestled within a mature forest of mixed pine and fir trees at an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. It is particularly popular with off-highway vehicle enthusiasts who use it as a staging area for exploring the network of OHV trails in the Stonyford Recreation Area. Facilities are basic but functional, with vault toilets available on site. The campground has fire rings and picnic tables for camper use. Potable water is not available at the campground, so visitors must bring their own supply. A stream with a spring pipe can be found 2.6 miles east on the road, but this water should be treated before drinking. Access is via Road M-5 from Stonyford, approximately 10 miles west of town. The access road through Trough Ridge is narrow, making it unsuitable for large RVs or trailers longer than 24 feet. Little Stony Road access is also not recommended for trailers. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
Located 10 miles west of Stonyford on Road M-5. From Stonyford, take Fouts Springs Road west, then follow signs to Road M-5. The main access road up Trough Ridge is narrow. Access via Trough Ridge or Little Stony Road is not recommended for trailers.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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