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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fouts

Cell signal at Fouts (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

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
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:✕ 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: 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.

Location

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N/A· Mendocino National Forest
Getting there →

Located about 9 miles west of Stonyford on Road #18N03.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Fouts cost per night?+
Fouts costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fouts open?+
Fouts is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fouts have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fouts?+
Fouts is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fouts?+
Fouts 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 Fouts?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fouts is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fouts open, and what are check-in times?+
Fouts is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$5 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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