Penny Pines Campground

Open

Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Access road (CR 301/Elk Mountain Road) is passable with high clearance vehicle; a slide area narrows to one lane. No potable water available. Pack out all trash.

Freeze Warning issued October 28 at 10:53AM PDT until October 29 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

October 28th, 10:53 AM — 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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

Alder Springs understory burn Oct. 28-29

Mendocino National Forest fire and fuels personnel are planning an understory burn in the Alder Springs area on the Grindstone Ranger District this Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28-29. The project area is located approximately 16 miles from Elk Creek. Firefighters will attempt up to 265 acres.The…

About

Penny Pines Campground is a small, primitive campground in the Upper Lake area of Mendocino National Forest. The 10 campsites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. Two vault toilets serve the campground, but no potable water is available and campers must pack out all trash. The campground provides direct access to the Upper Lake OHV trail system, making it a base camp for off-highway vehicle recreation. The surrounding forest has experienced significant fire activity in recent years, and post-fire hazards including landslides and hazard trees may be present in the area. Access is via County Road 301 (Elk Mountain Road) from Upper Lake. The road requires a high clearance vehicle and has a slide area that narrows to one lane. The campground operates first-come, first-served with on-site payment of $6/night via the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay mobile app or cash/check at the kiosk.

Directions

From Upper Lake, drive approximately 10 miles on County Road 301 (also known as Forest Road M1 or Elk Mountain Road). High clearance vehicle recommended.

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 $6

Vehicle

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

Contact

Phone +1 (707) 275-2361

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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