Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bear Creek
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of Main St. and State Rt. 20,
take Main St. north 0.25 miles to 2nd St. Turn right on 2nd St.
and go 0.1 miles to Middle Creek Rd. Turn left onto Middle Creek
Rd. and go 0.4 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. Turn right onto Elk
Mountain Rd. and go 14.6 miles to Bear Creek Rd (Forest Rt.
10/1801). Bear right onto Bear Creek Rd. and go 7.5 miles to
Forest Rt. 1733. Continue straight on Rt. 1733 for 0.6 miles
to campground on right.
NOTE: Contact Ranger District Office for road surface
composition, condition, suitability for your vehicle and current
access road conditions.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,000 ft.
NOTE: Low-water bridge flooded - authors unable to survey
campground; skeletal information provided below.
It is necessary to ford three creeks to access campground and is
not accessible during times of high water. Call Ranger District
Office for additional information.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open May through October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
Total Sites: 16
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
CAMPGROUND NAME: Eel River
VISIT DATE: 9/20/2006
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Covelo
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Covelo
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Covelo, CA, take State Rt. 162 north 1.1 miles to an
intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. 162, and go 2.2 miles
to a "Y" intersectrion. Bear left, staying on Rt. 162, and go
8.3 miles to another intersection. Turn right and go 0.1 miles
to campground on right.
NOTE: State Rt. 162, a narrow two lane road, winds along the
Middle Fork of the Eel River.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,500 ft.
The campground, a single loop in a stand of Valley and Canyon
Live oaks, manzanita, and other trees, is on a bluff high above
the Middle Fork of the Eel River. Located at the end of a paved
roadway, the campground is adjacent to the National Historic Eel
River Ranger Station and is considered an archeologically
sensitive site -- no digging is permitted. The campground's
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) origin can be seen in the stone
bases of the pedestal grilles. The first site at the
campground's entrance (labeled overflow parking) may be available
for large RVs if not used by a group. The campground is pack it
in, pack it out. Neighboring Black Butter River Ranch offers
limited groceries, hot showers (for a fee), equestrian
facilities, and good conversation.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open April through mid-November
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt with some low branches hanging over
them.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Potable water is available at spigot located on fence between Eel
River Ranger Station and campground. A dump station with potable
water is available, for a fee, at Black Butte Ranch, across from
campground.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Steelhead trout and Salmon (both are catch and release)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fouts Springs
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Grindstone
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stonyford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Stonyford, CA, at the intersection of Fouts Springs Rd. and
Lodogo-Stonyford Rd., take Fouts Springs Rd. (Forest Service Rt.
M10) west 8.3 miles to Fouts Springs OHV Staging Area sign. Turn
right at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,607 ft.
The campground stretches out along a bluff overlooking Mill
Creek. Fire took out the trees so campground is completely
open and lacks shade. The campground is the primary staging area
for over a hundred miles of OHV trails ranging from easy to most
challenging. Contact Grindstone Ranger District for current
trail information and conditions.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups - None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Can accommodate any size RV. For
a fee, an RV waste station, with potable water, is available
between Fouts Springs Rd. (M10) and Fouts Springs campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments: Due to the presence of asbestos in water, the water system
may be shut off. Bring water. Contact District office for status.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Trail 41 (OHV) - provides access to a network of over 100 miles
of trails in the area.
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fuller Grove
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St.,
take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt.
301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go
27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1
and go 2.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go
0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,900 ft.
The campground is a single large loop wandering over a hillside
next to Lake Pillsbury. Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine with a
lush understory of grass and fern, give this campground
personality. More RV friendly than the other campgrounds around
the lake, this campground also offers a number of double campsites
which can accommodate an RV and boat. Some campsites are on the
lake shore.
Limited groceries are available at Soda Creek Grocery -
intersection of Rt. M1 and Soda Creek Rd.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open Mid-April through September 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - single
$32 per day - double
$1 per day, per pet
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups - None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power.
Boat ramps are located next to Sunset Point and Fuller Grove
campgrounds.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles
FISHING
Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Letts Lake
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Grindstone
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stonyford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Stonyford, CA, at the intersection of Fouts Springs Rd. and
Lodogo-Stonyford Rd., take Fouts Springs Rd. (Forest Service Rt.
M10) west 14.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto
FS17N02 and go 3 miles to campground on right.
NOTE: Most of the access route is single lane with last 4.5 miles
being dirt and gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,500 ft.
The campground, located in a stand of mixed, mature conifers and
Manzanita, has four loops - Saddle, Stirrup, Spillway, and Main.
It stretches along the shore of Letts Lake with several campsites
having a view of the lake. The campground and lake are named for
the Letts brothers who, in 1855, settled in the area. Twenty
years later they were both killed defending their property. This
picturesque campground offers good privacy between campsites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 15 through November 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day in summer
$5 per day in winter
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 41
Total Sites: 41
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 40
No. Grilles on Sites: 40
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. For a fee, an RV waste station,
with potable water, is available between Fouts Springs Rd. (M10)
and Fouts Springs campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Letts Lake is 35 acres.
HIKING
Letts Lake Loop Trail (foot) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout and Black bass.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Little Doe
VISIT DATE: 9/21/2006
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Covelo
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Covelo
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Covelo, CA, take State Rt. 162 north 1.1 miles to an
intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. 162, and go 2.2 miles
to a Y intersection. Bear left, continueing on Rt. 162 and go
8.3 miles to another intersection. Turn left onto Forest Rt. M-1
and go 13.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. M-1 is single-lane and becomes dirt and rocky
after 10.3 miles. Contact Ranger District Office for road
surface composition, condition, and suitablity for your vehicle.
Also Rt. 162 is a narrow two lane road that winds along the
Middle Fork of Eel River.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,700 ft.
The campground stretches along a seasonal creek through a stand
of mixed trees. These trees range from Douglas fir to Madrone
and Cedar to oak. A Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) presence
can be seen in the Klamath ovens at many sites. This pretty
little pack it in, pack it out campground offers tent campers a
semi-wilderness camping experience without the inconveniences.
Hot showers (for a fee) and limited groceries are available at
Black Butte River Ranch, located at the intersection of routes M-
1 and 162.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through November 1 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 8
Equestrian Camping: No
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Middle Creek
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St.,
take Main St. north 0.2 miles to 2nd St. Turn right on 2nd St. and
go 0.1 miles to first left (Middle Creek Rd.). Turn left and go 0.4
miles to Elk Mountain Rd. Turn right (north) onto Elk Mountain Rd.
and go 7.7 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,518 ft.
The campground, adjacent to an OHV staging area and Middle Creek,
is partially open with a field-like setting. The trees are
walnut, gray pine, and oak. The campground is a mecca for OHV
activities including about 60 miles of trails. The campground
has a dual personality in that during the week it should be
comfortable for non-OHVrs, but on the weekend it takes on its OHV
personality.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - single
$12 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Two pull-throughs are parallel
parking to interior road.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
OHV trails are abundant
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mill Valley
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Grindstone
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stonyford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Stonyford, CA, at the intersection of Fouts Springs Rd. and
Lodogo-Stonyford Rd., take Fouts Springs Rd. (Forest Service Rt.
M10) west 14.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto
FS17N02 and go 1.4 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear left
and go 0.2 miles to campground.
NOTE: Most of the access route is single lane with the last 4.5
miles being dirt and gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,200 ft.
The campground, an overflow for Letts Lake campground, is a
single loop through a stand of mature Ponderosa pine, other
conifers, and Manzanita. With campsites being close to each
other and little understory, there is little privacy. However,
there is lots of shade, but nearby marshy area suggests insect
repellent may be necessary.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 15 through November 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. For a fee, an RV waste station,
with potable water, is available between Fouts Springs Rd. (M10)
and Fouts Springs campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - No
HIKING
Lower Letts Fire Road (17N12) offers adventures for high
clearance vehicles.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Navy Camp
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2010
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main
St., take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County
Rt. 301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd and
go 27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on
Forest Rt. M1, and go 3.8 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,800 ft.
NOTE: This campground came on line after the author's visit to
the Mendocino National Forest. All information is provided by
the Upper Lake Ranger District Office.
This campground is a single loop between Oak Flat and Pogie Point
campgrounds and at the end of the occasionally used Gravelly
Valley Air Strip. It is a sunny campground with a little shade
provided by a scattering of California oaks. Not as well used as
other campgrounds around Pillsbury lake, it is a quiet campground
with open campsites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-April through mid-September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
$1 per day per pet
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 25'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Pillsburg is 2,280 acres. Boat ramps are located next to Sunset
Point campground. The lake is used to generate electric power.
HIKING
Lakeshore trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles
FISHING
Bass and Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oak Flat
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St.,
take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt.
301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go
27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1,
and go 4.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,850 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Lake Pillsbury and next to Gravelly
Valley Airstrip, is often used as overflow from Sunset Point
campground. The campsites are large and informal giving a
disbursed camping feel. Large oaks offer ample shade and a good
growing location for poison oak.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 9
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt, irregular, and informal. The
interior road is rough.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power.
Boat ramps are located next to Sunset Point and Fuller Grove
campgrounds.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles
FISHING
Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Penny Pines
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2010
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main
St., take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County
Rt. 301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd and
go 14.1 mile to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,500 ft.
NOTE: This campground came on line after the authors' visit to
the Mendocino National Forest. All information is provided by
the Upper Lake Ranger District Office.
This small, pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground winds through a
stand of mixed conifers including Douglas fir, and Ponderosa and
Sugar pines. Cool temperatures and ample shade make this a
popular campground all summer. Convenient to the Upper Lake 135-
mile OHV trail network, this campground is often full of off-road
enthusiasts.
The campground's name comes from fund-raising efforts used to re-
forest the area after a huge wildfire back in the 1960s. The
story goes that school children, along with others, donated their
pennies and change to help pay for the trees now growing in the
campground and the surrounding area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Campground may be closed by snow.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Convenient to the Upper Lake OHV Trail Network (foot and OHV) -
135 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Plaskett Meadows
VISIT DATE: 9/21/2006
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Grindstone
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Covelo
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Covelo, CA take State Rt. 162 north 1.1 miles to an
intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. 162 and go 2.2 miles to
a Y intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt. 162, and go 8.3
miles to another intersection. Continue straight onto Forest
Highway FH-1 (dirt and rocky) and go 19.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn right and go 0.4 miles to intersection. Turn left
into campground.
NOTE: State Rt. 162 is narrow two-lane road that winds along the
Middle Fork of Eel River.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,000 ft.
This pack it in, pack it out campground has two unnamed loops in
a stand of mature conifers, including Douglas and White fir. The
campground is tight and compact and is best suiteded for tents,
slide-ins, and pop-up campers. With sites close together,
privacy is minimal to poor. Towering Douglas fir provide ample
shade. Sites in the loop to the right of campground's fee board
have grilles while most sites in left loop have a fire-ring and
Klamath oven. The sites in the loop on left side have more erosion
and irregular parking apron surfaces. The campground's interior road
is treelined and narrow with tight curves and heavily eroded.
Hot showers and limited groceries are available at Black Butte
River Ranch located at the intersection of Route 162 and FH-1.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 to October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 36
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone:
Playground:
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Plaskett Lake is 1 acre.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow trout. Plaskett Lake has a wheelchair-friendly fishing
pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pogie Point
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St.,
take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt.
301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go
27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1
and go 3 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,900 ft.
The campground, quiet and attractive, has two unnamed loops
meandering through a pleasant stand of oak, Douglas fir, madrone
trees and large stands of Manzanita. Although located on a shore
of Lake Pillsbury, none of the campsites have a view of the lake.
Some of the sites have stone ovens, some have pedestal grilles
and others have only fire rings. Although the campground will
accommodate RVs, it seems better suited for tent campers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - single
$32 per day - double
$1 per day, per pet
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 47
Total Sites: 47
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 47
No. Grilles on Sites: 45
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and all are about the same size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres. Boat ramps are located next to
Fuller Grove and Sunset Point campgrounds.
HIKING
Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles
FISHING
Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sunset Point
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Upper Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Upper Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St.,
take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt.
301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go
27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1
and go 4.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,880 ft.
The campground has two unnamed loops, one of which is alongside
Pillsbury Lake, in a stand of Douglas fir. The loop with lower
numbered campsites is more open with Manzanita providing limited
privacy between sites. The other loop is more shaded with a
grass understory and little privacy. This loop has no view of
the lake while the other has some campsites with a view. Some
sites have a cement cook oven, pedestal grille, and/or a cement
fire ring without grille.
Limited groceries are available at Soda Creek Grocery -
intersection of Rt. M1 and Soda Creek Rd.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-April through mid-September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - single
$32 per day - double
$1 per day, per pet
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 52
Total Sites: 52
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 52
No. Grilles on Sites: 50
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and all are about same size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power.
HIKING
Sunset Nature Trail (foot) - 1 mile
Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles
FISHING
Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sycamore Grove
VISIT DATE: 05/16/2005
UPDATE DATE: 2/7/2022
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Grindstone
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Red Bluff
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Red Bluff, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 36 and Sale
Lane, take Sale Lane south 2.1 miles to campground sign at
visitor center. Turn left and go 0.1 miles to to campground on
right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 233 ft.
The campground (part of the Red Bluff Recreation Area) is a large
single loop stretching along the Sacramento River, a short walk
away. The river is not visible from campground but water from
flow control dam is. The campground is on a level area with
groomed grass understory. Privacy between campsites is minimal.
Besides Sycamore, a variety of mature deciduous trees are
scattered around the campground providing some shade to the
sites. A visitor center is nearby.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - single (no hookups)
$30 per day - double ( no hookups)
$25 per day - hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites: 30
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 10
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The showers are coin operated. Get combination from host to
access the bathhouse.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The body of water is the Sacramento River and a "lake." Sailing
is best suited for one-person vessels, such as a catamaran,
sunfish, etc. Although not whitewater, kayaks are used on the
river.
HIKING
Shasta View Trail (paved, foot and non-motorized bikes)
Nature Trail (foot)
Total length of trails is 4 miles.
FISHING
All kinds of fish, among which are King salmon (Chinook),
Stealhead trout, and Stripped bass
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