Penny Pines Campground
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.
Heat Advisory issued October 8 at 7:21PM PDT until October 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 95 to 100 with overnight temperatures in the high 50s and 60s. Moderate to localized Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Mendocino Interior, and Lake County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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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