Mill Valley Campground
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
Campground has 15 sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Accomodates up tp 24 foot trailers. OHV trail leading in and out of campground. Trash service only avaliable during summer months.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May |
| Forest | Mendocino National Forest |
| Fees | May - September (Memorial Day-Labor Day): $10/night Off-season: $5/night |
| Rules | Two vehicles allowed per site, medium sized trailers. |
Weather by month
Getting there
Located 17 miles west of Stonyford and one mile from Letts Lake off of the 17N02.
| Nearest town | Stonyford, California |
| Coordinates | 39.3183° N, 122.7062° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHoward Forest Frp Rx
33 mi from the campground · 13 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Clearlake Outdoors ↗ | 23.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mike Friend RVs ↗ | 54.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
Letts Lake and Big Springs Picnic Area are one mile south of the campground.
- 3.8 miNail Track Ohv Play Area ↗OHV / range
- 4 miBathhouse Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miLetts y Trail2.4 mi trail
- 0.3 miPotato Hill3.9 mi trail
- 0.4 miPine Flat2.3 mi trail
- 0.5 miSteam Donkey3.8 mi trail
- 0.6 miLetts-Pine0.4 mi trail
- 0.7 miSteam Donkey Bypass2.1 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.2 miDeafy Glade Trailhead ↗Mendocino National Forest · Season March
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, which overlaps Mendocino National Forest.
- inBerryessa Snow Mountain National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 421,086 acres
- inMendocino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,073,580 acres
- 2.3 miSnow Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 60,222 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
General vegetation is mixed coniferous forest with chaparral surroundings.
Recreation
The Forest Service in cooperation with the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund, (Green Sticker), has developed roads, trails, and facilities for further enjoyment of the OHV user. Remember, these are your facilities and OHV funds are being used to develop and maintain them. Forest Service roads open to Off-Highway Vehicles are considered public roads. All motorcycle riders on public lands in the State of California must wear a safety helmet meeting the standards adopted by the US Department of Transportation. State law requires all vehicles, including motorcycles to be registered. You must have a current Green or Red Sticker, or Highway License. Highway licensed vehicles must meet all standards for operating on a public highway and be operated in accordance with California state law. Your vehicle must be equipped with a properly installed Forest Service approved spark arrester in good working condition. For your safety and the safety of others, Off-Highway Vehicles must never be operated in a manner likely to endanger any person or property.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Valley Campground?
No. Mill Valley Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Mill Valley Campground?
May - September (Memorial Day-Labor Day): $10/night Off-season: $5/night
Source: Forest Service
Is Mill Valley Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Mill Valley Campground have?
15 sites.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Mill Valley Campground?
The Forest Service in cooperation with the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund, (Green Sticker), has developed roads, trails, and facilities for further enjoyment of the OHV user. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mill Valley Campground?
Stonyford, California. Letts Lake and Big Springs Picnic Area are one mile south of the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Mill Valley Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Letts Lake Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), Dixie Glade Campground (1.3 mi, first-come), and Mill Creek (3.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby