North Fork - 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/north-fork-mendocino-national-forest to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable camping at $5/night with fishing opportunities in Mendocino National Forest. First-come, first-served access with Scan and Pay via Recreation.gov mobile app.

Wildlife alert: Tule Elk, Mule Deer, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Acorn Woodpecker, Turkey Vulture, and various lizard species present in the area.

Insider tips for North Fork - Mendocino National Forest: Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment. Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 tent site available. Road to campground is rocky; exercise caution on approach.

Skip North Fork - Mendocino National Forest if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You require shade — reviewer noted limited shading.. You prefer established facilities — only 1 tent site with basic amenities..

Best time to visit North Fork - Mendocino National Forest: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..

Nearby campgrounds: Davis Flat (Stonyford, CA), Dixie Glade Campground (Stonyford, CA), Mill Valley Campground (Stonyford, CA), Letts Lake Campground (Stonyford, CA).