Sunset Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates May through September on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Potable water is not available; bring your own water supply.
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.…
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…
M10 Road Status - closure in place Mondays-Fridays
The M10 Road is CLOSED Monday-Friday on Oct. 26-30 for paving. The construction zone is between Fouts Springs and the turnoff to Letts Lake. It is not safe to drive through the construction zone. The road will be open on weekends from Friday 4pm until Monday 6am. The M10 road is an active…
About
Sunset Campground is a 54-site facility located on Lake Pillsbury in the Mendocino National Forest, operated by Pacific Gas and Electric. The campground provides a scenic lakeside setting with opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Each site includes a picnic table and stove/grill, with vault toilets distributed throughout the campground. The campground operates seasonally from May through September and does not accept reservations. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 11:00 a.m., with quiet hours enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sites are limited to 6 people maximum. A nature trail is located directly across from the campground entrance. Lake Pillsbury offers motorized boating with a launch ramp nearby. Note that potable water is not currently available at this site; campers should bring their own water supply.
Directions
From Ukiah: 6 miles north on US 101, 5 miles east on California Highway 20, then 26 miles northwest on County Road 240 (Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road). Alternatively, from Upper Lake: 31 miles north on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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