Gray Pine Group Campground
Mendocino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Stonyford, CA, CA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Perched 1,700 feet above sea level in the expanse of the Mendocino National Forest, the Gray Pine Group Camp is a beautiful recreation oasis for large groups and parties.Gray Pine Group Camp offers traditional camping and can hold up to 75 guests.The Mendocino National Forest, California’s only national forest that is not crossed by a paved road, straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three-hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento. Spr
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Gray Pine Group Campground is a spacious recreation area perched at 1,700 feet in Mendocino National Forest, offering diverse recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, and off-highway vehicle trails. Campers praise its peaceful setting and beautiful forest scenery with good OHV trail access.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Tule Elk, Mountain Quail, Acorn Woodpecker, Western Gray Squirrel, California Whiptail, and Western Fence Lizard are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Gray Pine Group Campground: Bring sturdy tent pegs—the ground is very rocky Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand This is primarily designed for RVs and toy haulers rather than tent camping
Skip Gray Pine Group Campground if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available. Seeking private shower facilities—showers are open and not private. Planning tent camping—site is optimized for travel trailers and RVs. Traveling outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Gray Pine Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. October — Verified camper stayed in October and reported pleasant conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Mill Creek - 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 Gray Pine Group Campground
Cell signal at Gray Pine Group 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.
Perched 1,700 feet above sea level in the expanse of the Mendocino National Forest, the Gray Pine Group Camp is a beautiful recreation oasis for large groups and parties.Gray Pine Group Camp offers traditional camping and can hold up to 75 guests.The Mendocino National Forest, California’s only national forest that is not crossed by a paved road, straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three-hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento. Sprinkled throughout the dense green forest are several lakes, offering visitors additional recreational opportunities against a stunning backdrop.Popular OHV riding trails are easily accessible from the campground. Visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino for more information.Mendocino National Forest’s 913,306 acres of mountains and canyons offer a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing and hunting, nature study and off-highway vehicle riding.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring sturdy tent pegs
the ground is very rocky
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
This is primarily designed for RVs and toy haulers rather than tent camping
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Verified camper stayed in October and reported pleasant conditions
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the South: From Interstate 5 take Exit 586 for Maxwell Road. Travel west for approximately nine miles to the town of Sites. At the junction turn right turn onto Sites-Ladoga Road and travel for about 15 miles to the town of Lodoga. Turn right at the junction, cross the bridge onto Ladoga-Stonyford Road and travel for approximately eight miles to the town of Stonyford. Turn left at the stop sign, drive two blocks north to Fouts Springs Road and turn left. Travel on Fouts Springs Road/Forest
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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