Mendocino National Forest — lakeside
Location: Stonyford, CA, CA
Price: From $5 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Extremely affordable at $5/night with first-come, first-served access and nearby OHV trails. Campers appreciate the scenic riding opportunities and rustic experience with fire rings and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Tule Elk, Western Gray Squirrel, Mountain Quail, Turkey Vulture, Acorn Woodpecker, California Whiptail, Western Fence Lizard, and Common Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Davis Flat: Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment. Arrive early or physically visit to claim a site — first-come, first-served only with no reservations. Located 9.5 miles west of Stonyford on Road 18N03 for GPS routing.
Skip Davis Flat if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites.. You prefer quiet camping — user reviews mention excessive OHV noise and music.. You require maintained facilities — reported issues with toilet cleanliness.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Davis Flat: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: South Fork Campground - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA), North Fork - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA), Dixie Glade Campground (Stonyford, CA), Mill Valley Campground (Stonyford, CA).
Cell signal at Davis Flat (Stonyford, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment.
Arrive early or physically visit to claim a site
first-come, first-served only with no reservations.
Located 9.5 miles west of Stonyford on Road 18N03 for GPS routing.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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