Whitlock Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served with no fees. No potable water available. The surrounding area has burned in recent fires; expect downed trees, dropped limbs, stump holes, and unstable terrain. Avoid parking under dead standing trees.
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
Whitlock Campground sits in a serene pocket of the Mendocino National Forest, surrounded by large oaks and ponderosa pines. This primitive campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees required. The setting provides a quiet retreat for those looking to escape crowds and experience the rugged beauty of the northern California forest. Facilities are basic but functional: vault toilets and picnic tables are available, though campers must bring their own water as none is provided on site. The campground is accessed via forest roads from Paskenta, requiring about 16 miles of travel on Road M-2 and Road #24N19. The surrounding area has experienced recent fire activity, so visitors should exercise caution around downed trees, dropped limbs, stump holes, and unstable terrain. Trails may not be cleared, and parking under dead standing trees should be avoided. Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Directions
From Paskenta, take Road M-2 west approximately 16 miles to Road #24N19, then turn right on Road #24N19 to reach the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 934-3316 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Whitlock Campground | |
| Mendocino NF Alerts & Closures |
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