Mendocino National Forest holds Old Mill Campground, a free, no-frills site set along a single-lane dirt road off Forest Route M5. Reaching it from camping near Stonyford requires following M5 from M10, not GPS navigation, which has routed drivers onto ATV trails. The road involves steep drop-offs, dust, and mild washboarding but is manageable in a standard 2WD truck. Expect 5 to 10 sites, one pit toilet, no potable water, and no cell service. Fires require a permit, obtained online or at a local Forest Service office. No pets are allowed. This campground suits self-sufficient campers comfortable hauling in their own water and navigating forest roads without digital assistance.
Description
Located in a mature stand of mixed pine and fir.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOld Mill Campground is located in California near Stonyford
Directions
Located 10 miles west of Stonyford on Road M-5. Lat - 39 18' 30.70080\", Long - 122 38' 42.47880\"
Coordinates
39.308528 N
122.645133 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Old Mill Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 42 min from Yuba City, CA
- 2 hrs 26 min from Napa, CA
- 2 hrs 53 min from Santa Rosa, CA
