Fouts

Federal campground in Mendocino National Forest

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/fouts to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable at $5/night with fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Located in a scenic area about 9 miles west of Stonyford with access to off-highway vehicle trails.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Tule Elk, Western Gray Squirrel, Sonoma Chipmunk, Mountain Quail, Turkey Vulture, California Whiptail, Western Fence Lizard, and Common Garter Snake present in the area.

Insider tips for Fouts: First-come, first-served only — book early as it's a federal campground. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment. Arrive physically at the campground to purchase and claim your site.

Skip Fouts if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You prefer reservation-based camping — this is first-come, first-served only.. You want more than 1 tent site available..

Best time to visit Fouts: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October 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).