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.

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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
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Official operating season; campground closes outside these months.

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: 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.

Location

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N/A· Mendocino National Forest
Getting there →

Located 10 miles southwest of Stonyford.

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

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How much does Little Stony cost per night?+
Little Stony costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Little Stony open?+
Little Stony is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Little Stony have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Little Stony?+
Little Stony is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Little Stony?+
Little Stony 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 Little Stony?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Little Stony is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Little Stony open, and what are check-in times?+
Little Stony 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
api.inaturalist.org
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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$5 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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