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.

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Stonyford, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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N/A· Mendocino National Forest
Getting there →

Located 14 miles west of Stonyford on Fouts Springs Road / M10.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Dixie Glade Campground cost per night?+
Dixie Glade Campground costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Dixie Glade Campground open?+
Dixie Glade Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Dixie Glade Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Dixie Glade Campground?+
Dixie Glade Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Dixie Glade Campground?+
Dixie Glade Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Dixie Glade Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Dixie Glade Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Dixie Glade Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Dixie Glade Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$5 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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