Dixie Glade Campground
Mendocino National Forest — hiking
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dixie-glade-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Peaceful and quiet first-come, first-served campground with 7 tent sites and horse camping facilities. Low cost at $5/night with fire rings and picnic tables available.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions have been reported in the area. Also present: North American River Otter, Sonoma Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Mountain Quail, Mallard, Acorn Woodpecker, Northern Rubber Boa, California Whiptail, and Western Fence Lizard.
Insider tips for Dixie Glade Campground: Arrive early — first-come, first-served basis only with no reservations Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan & Pay feature for payment Horse camping available with metal corrals and hitching posts at some sites A couple sites can fit small tent trailers or overhead camper trucks but tight fit
Skip Dixie Glade Campground if: No hookups available at sites. No water at campground — bring your own. Need RV or trailer hookups. Prefer developed campground amenities beyond fire rings and picnic tables.
Best time to visit Dixie Glade Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mill Valley Campground (Stonyford, CA), Letts Lake Campground (Stonyford, CA), Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA), North Fork - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dixie Glade Campground
Cell signal at Dixie Glade Campground (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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early
first-come, first-served basis only with no reservations
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan & Pay feature for payment
Horse camping available with metal corrals and hitching posts at some sites
A couple sites can fit small tent trailers or overhead camper trucks but tight fit
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mendocino National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mendocino National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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