Little Stony
Mendocino National Forest — riverside, fishing
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, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/little-stony to be notified when sites open up.
Extremely affordable at $5/night with fishing access and OHV trail opportunities. A secluded, first-come, first-served federal campground ideal for tent camping and those seeking a remote experience.
Wildlife alert: Tule Elk, Bald Eagle, California Quail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, California King Snake, Southern Alligator Lizard, and Gopher Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Little Stony: Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code payment system on-site. Arrive early — first-come, first-served basis means no reservations and sites fill quickly. Final 3 miles are unpaved/rough; small vehicles and tent campers only — RVs larger than 25ft not recommended.
Skip Little Stony if: You have a large RV or need hookups — no hookups available and road access is rough.. You need abundant shade — limited tree cover, mostly brushland.. You prefer established trail systems nearby — OHV trails present but limited options..
Best time to visit Little Stony: May-October — Official operating season; campground closes outside these months..
Nearby campgrounds: Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA), Letts Lake Campground (Stonyford, CA), Mill Valley Campground (Stonyford, CA), North Fork - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Stony
Cell signal at Little Stony (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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryDownload Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code payment system on-site.
Arrive early
first-come, first-served basis means no reservations and sites fill quickly.
Final 3 miles are unpaved/rough; small vehicles and tent campers only
RVs larger than 25ft not recommended.
Official operating season; campground closes outside these months.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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#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.
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