Sugar Spring Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations accepted. Campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available. 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period.
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
Sugar Spring Campground is a remote, primitive campground tucked along the north side of Thomes Creek in the rugged backcountry of Mendocino National Forest. With only two campsites, it offers solitude and a quiet escape for those willing to make the journey on forest roads from Paskenta. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. No potable water is available, so visitors must bring an adequate supply of drinking water. There are no fees to camp here, and sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The surrounding area has experienced significant fire activity in recent years, with nearly 90% of Mendocino National Forest having burned within the last four years. Road conditions can be challenging, with potential for landslides and downed trees blocking access routes.
Directions
From Paskenta, head west on Round Valley Road. After 7 miles, take a slight right to stay on Round Valley Road. Continue straight onto Forest Route M4/Forest Route 23N02. In 11 miles, take a slight right onto Forest Route 23N02. In 5 miles, turn right onto Forest Route M4. In 3 miles, the campground will be on the right.
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 | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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