Sunset Campground

Closed — Closed for the season beginning September 8 through mid-May. Operates first-come, first-served with no reservations when open.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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

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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