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.…
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
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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