Letts Lake Campground

Mendocino National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Stonyford, CA, CA

Price: From $6 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, Restrooms, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/letts-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Letts Lake offers affordable camping at $6/night with fishing, paddling, swimming, and canoeing opportunities. At 4.6/5 stars from 78 Google reviews, campers praise the clean, open setting with vault toilets.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Sonoma Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Mountain Quail, Mallard, Myrtle Warbler, Northern Rubber Boa, California Whiptail, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Letts Lake Campground: First-come, first-served only—arrive physically to claim site; use Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature on-site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival as the area is remote. Book early as a federal campground with high demand.

Skip Letts Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. Road access is poor—Google reviews report Fouts Spring Road (3/2026) has significant washout and mud depth up to 12 inches as of recent reports..

Best time to visit Letts Lake Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Mill Valley Campground (Stonyford, CA), Dixie Glade Campground (Stonyford, CA), Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA), North Fork - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Letts Lake Campground

Cell signal at Letts Lake 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 $6/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 RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.✕ You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.✕ Road access is poor—Google reviews report Fouts Spring Road (3/2026) has significant washout and mud depth up to 12 inches as of recent reports.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive physically to claim site; use Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature on-site.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival as the area is remote.

Book early as a federal campground with high demand.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data.

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: North American River Otter, Sonoma Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Mountain Quail, Mallard, Myrtle Warbler, Northern Rubber Boa, California Whiptail, and Western Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Location

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N/A· Mendocino National Forest
Getting there →

Located 19 miles west of Stonyford.

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 Letts Lake Campground cost per night?+
Letts Lake Campground costs $6 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Letts Lake Campground open?+
Letts Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Letts Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Letts Lake Campground?+
Letts Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Letts Lake Campground?+
Letts Lake 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 Letts Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Letts Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Letts Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Letts Lake 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
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$6 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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