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Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest

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/mill-creek-mendocino-national-forest to be notified when sites open up.

Mill Creek offers beautiful scenery in Mendocino National Forest with changing seasons and perfect temperatures. Google reviewers highly rate it (4.6/5 stars) and recommend it as a must-see destination.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Tule Elk, Mountain Quail, Acorn Woodpecker, California Whiptail, Western Fence Lizard, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest: First-come, first-served basis only — physically arrive at campground to claim a site. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment. Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Road #18N01 off M10 — remote location requires planning. Only 1 tent site available — arrive early during peak season. Fishing available on Mill Creek.

Skip Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available.. Needing guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only.. Visiting November through April — campground closed seasonally.. Requiring cellular service — area is remote..

Best time to visit Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest

Cell signal at Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest (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

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    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

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    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:✕ Expecting hookups — no hookups available.✕ Needing guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only.✕ Visiting November through April — campground closed seasonally.✕ Requiring cellular service — area is remote.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served basis only

    physically arrive at campground to claim a site.

    Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment.

    Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Road #18N01 off M10

    remote location requires planning.

    Only 1 tent site available

    arrive early during peak season.

    Fishing available on Mill Creek.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

    Things to do nearby

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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, Tule Elk, Mountain Quail, Acorn Woodpecker, California Whiptail, Western Fence Lizard, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

    Location

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    Getting there →

    Located 8 miles west of Stonyford on Mill Creek on Road #18N01 off of the M10.

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

    Gray Pine Group Campground

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    From $75/night

    North Fork - Mendocino National Forest

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    Dixie Glade Campground

    Stonyford, CA

    From $5/night

    Mill Valley Campground

    Stonyford, CA

    From $5/night

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