Pines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir
Stony Gorge Reservoir — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Elk Creek, CA, CA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Pines Group Site is conveniently located at the Stony Gorge Dam, just 18 miles downstream from East Park Dam and 5 miles west of Fruto in western Glenn county. Stony Gorge Dam, Orland Project, was completed in 1928 and is a concrete slab and buttress structure with a height of 139 feet and a crest length of 868 feet. The group campsite area is complete with views of the Stony Gorge Reservoir and the scenic hills beyond.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Group site with scenic reservoir views and open space at Stony Gorge Dam. Offers fishing, boating, and water sports access with well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Bobcats, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Desert Cottontail, Pacific Gopher Snake, and various bird species including Phainopepla and Hermit Thrush present in the area.
Insider tips for Pines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir: Book early — federal campground with high demand Plan for no hookups at this group site Group site provides open space ideal for ball games and group activities
Skip Pines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir if: You need RV hookups — none available. Visiting outside May-October — campground has seasonal operations. You're expecting year-round access despite listing — actual operations are May-October only.
Best time to visit Pines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir: May-October — Verified camper reports indicate campgrounds operate only May to October; peak season for water activities at reservoir..
Nearby campgrounds: Orland Buttes (ORLAND, CA), North Fork - Mendocino National Forest (Stonyford, CA), Davis Flat (Stonyford, CA), Buckhorn (ORLAND, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir
Cell signal at Pines Group Site - Stony Gorge Reservoir (Elk Creek, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Pines Group Site is conveniently located at the Stony Gorge Dam, just 18 miles downstream from East Park Dam and 5 miles west of Fruto in western Glenn county. Stony Gorge Dam, Orland Project, was completed in 1928 and is a concrete slab and buttress structure with a height of 139 feet and a crest length of 868 feet. The group campsite area is complete with views of the Stony Gorge Reservoir and the scenic hills beyond.
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federal campground with high demand
Plan for no hookups at this group site
Group site provides open space ideal for ball games and group activities
Verified camper reports indicate campgrounds operate only May to October; peak season for water activities at reservoir.
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Getting there →
In Glenn County, located near Elk Creek, CA. Exit Interstate-5 at # 603 - Willows and proceed west on California Highway 162. Travel approximately 20 miles to the junction of County Road 304. Turn south on the roadway and continue over two cattle guards approximately 2.5 miles. Take the first right at Stony Gorge Resevior welcome sign and continue on the gravel surface to the end of the road (approximately 1/4 mile) at which a locked gate marks the entrance of the group camp. Welcome to Pines Gr
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Stony Gorge Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Stony Gorge Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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