Sunset Campground
Closed — Closed for the season beginning September 8 through mid-May. Operates first-come, first-served with no reservations when open.
Wet weather trail closure in effect on Grindstone District
A wet weather closure is in effect for Stonyford OHV trails on the Grindstone Ranger District, as of 10am, Dec. 23. Trail closures go into effect when two inches of rainfall occur within a 24-hour period or when the soils are saturated.
Wet weather trail closure in effect on Upper Lake District
A wet weather closure will go in effect for OHV trails on the Upper Lake Ranger District, as of 8am on Dec. 20, 2025. Trail closures go into effect when two inches of rainfall occur within a 24-hour period or when the soils are saturated.
Stonyford Office Hours Changing
The Stonyford Office's visitor services hours are changing beginning Jan. 5, 2026. Starting next year, the office will be open from Monday-Friday and closed Saturday-Sunday. Office hours are 8:30-4pm with a lunch break 12-1pm.
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
Sunset Campground is a developed campground with 54 sites located on Lake Pillsbury in the Mendocino National Forest. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill or stove. The campground is situated directly across from a nature trail and near a motorized boat launch ramp, making it popular for fishing, swimming, and water sports on Lake Pillsbury, the largest lake in the forest. The campground is operated and maintained by Pacific Gas and Electric Company under special use permit from the Forest Service. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. The campground can accommodate RVs and trailers, with some sites able to handle larger rigs. Vault toilets are provided, though potable water availability has varied in recent seasons. Access requires driving on County Road 240 (Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road), a gravel road that winds through the forest. The remote location offers a quieter camping experience compared to more developed campgrounds. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds within the Lake Pillsbury basin.
Directions
From Ukiah: 6 miles north on US 101, then 5 miles east on California Highway 20, then 26 miles northwest on County Road 240 (Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road). From Upper Lake: 31 miles north on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1).
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| 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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