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Established Camping

Middle Creek Campground

2 Reviews

About

National Forest

Mendocino National Forest

OHV Staging Area, Equestrian Staging Area (no camping).

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Location

Middle Creek Campground is located in California

Directions

Located 8 miles north of Upper Lake on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1). Lat - 39° 15' 09.46080", Long - 122° 57' 01.76399"

Coordinates

39.25300072 N
122.95000097 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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General Info

Taylor L.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2021

Hope someone sees this

I’ve been camping cross country for the last month with my husband. We’re from New York, and like to think we’re not easily rattled or intimidated. This was the first time on our trip that we were both scared.

The forest service website says this campground is not open for camping, just dirt bike and horse riding, so I had found a campground further into the National Forest to camp at. When we drove by Middle Creek, we could see the sites from the road and a few of them had tents and we could see some folks, the campground was pretty clearly operating to some extent. We just wanted somewhere to stay overnight on our way into SF so we doubled back and found a site, paid the $8 and had a snack. We explored our corner of the campground a little- pretty clean, a fine campground. No visible host.

Lots of wasps and flies, like standing right next to a dumpster. There was a woman who seemed to be experiencing homelessness and/or mental illness occupying multiple sites. She pretty clearly was stealing from sites people weren’t present at, right in front of us. She also had a dog that didn’t seem to be hers.

The man at the campsite next to us didn’t have a tent or anything, just paid then sat in his truck screaming and cackling and breaking stuff loudly and pounding beers.

We left without spending the night. The police need to go take a look out there.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Donna M.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 11, 2019

Oh heaven or peaceful tranquility

Middle creek campground was as close as we could find to free camping in Upper Lake CA. At the time of our visit 90% of the Mendocino National Forest was closed as a result of fires the past year as well as landslides due to rains.this is normally a ohv area but since all trails are closed it is quiet and peaceful.you can hear the creek running along the camp, as well as the wild turkeys . There must be over 15 different species of birds as well. Each campsite has a picnic table , fire pit as well as a bbq grill. They do have vault toilets and running water. It was $8.00 a nite but offered a discount with a America the beautiful pass

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Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Middle Creek Campground?

Middle Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 71 feet.

Are fires allowed at Middle Creek Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Middle Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Middle Creek Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.