Mill Valley Campground

Mendocino National Forest — lakeside

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

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

Extremely affordable at $5/night with clean, spacious sites and basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. Google reviewers consistently rated it 5 stars, praising the scenic drive and peaceful atmosphere.

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

Insider tips for Mill Valley Campground: First-come, first-served only—arrive in person to claim a site Use Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature on-site to pay for your site Download the Recreation.gov app before arrival since the area is remote Arrive early as it's a federal campground with limited sites (only 1 site total)

Skip Mill Valley Campground if: You need hookups—none are available. You want to reserve ahead—only first-come, first-served. You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Mill Valley Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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