Stirrup Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Water available during operating season only.
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
Stirrup Campground is part of the larger Letts Lake Campground complex in Mendocino National Forest, located 19 miles west of Stonyford. This small loop offers 6 campsites numbered 28 through 33, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The campground sits along the shores of a scenic 35-acre lake restricted to non-motorized vessels, making it ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and peaceful paddling. The lake is stocked with trout and provides excellent fishing opportunities, including access to a fully wheelchair-accessible fishing pier. A one-mile trail loops around the lake shore, perfect for hiking and wildlife viewing. Swimming is popular during warmer months. The campground offers vault toilets and seasonal drinking water from faucets. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis, the campground is open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sites cost $12 per night during peak season and $6 per night in shoulder season. Two vehicles are allowed per site, and OHV riding is prohibited in the campground. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 11:00 a.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
Located 19 miles west of Stonyford in Mendocino National Forest.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 - $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 963-3128 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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