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Deer Valley Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Upper Lake · California · Mendocino National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Mendocino National Forest |
| Location | Upper Lake · California · Mendocino National Forest |
| Sites | 7 public sites counted from the federal listing — 7 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 7 sites Water hookups at 0 of 7 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 7 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 7 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | The fee at Deer Valley is $6 per night with an additional $2.00 for an additional vehicle per night. Fee envelopes are available to use for payments by cash or check. (Please avoid coinage as well as folding bills.) Instructions for using your phone to utilize Scan & Pay are posted on the kiosk. Discounts are available for holders of Senior and Access type America the Beautiful passes. State passes do not qualify for discounts on Federally managed land. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 7 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | (530) 963-3128 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-22.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
In order to utilize Scan & Pay on site, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Directions, from the listing
From CA SR20, take Mendenhall north and follow it to a stop sign. Upper Lake Ranger Station will be on your left there.
Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road, aka M1, and follow it past Middle Creek Campground to either Lower Deer Valley Road (16N20) or Upper Deer Valley Road (16N01) and turn right.
16N01 (Upper) is usually in better shape than the other and you should be able to get to the campground with a passenger car if it's not too low. This road runs right through Deer Valley Campground.
16N20 (Lower) is a little rougher but easily passible with high clearance. You will come to a T intersection with 16N01. Turn left for the Campground.
Trip Card — Deer Valley Campground
Upper Lake · California · Mendocino National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Upper Lake · California · Mendocino National Forest |
| Fees | The fee at Deer Valley is $6 per night with an additional $2.00 for an additional vehicle per night. Fee envelopes are available to use for payments by cash or check. (Please av… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 7 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10341422 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.