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Little Stony Campground, Mendocino National Forest

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About Little Stony

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.

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Hiking

Hiking

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2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

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Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

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Location & Directions for Little Stony

5171 Stonyford/Elk Creek Road, Stonyford, CA 95979 United States

Elevation: 458 ft

Getting There

Located 10 mi southwest of Stonyford.

Nearest town

Stonyford, CA - 9.1 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

Little Stony Campground is accessible via CA-20, which is approximately 20 miles to the north. There are no interstates or major highways closer than this distance.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Leave No Trace: Pack out all trash garbage, including food scraps.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.  
  • All ATV riders must wear a helmet. OHV's must have a U.S. Forest Service Approved Spark Arrestor in good working order in place at all times.
  • There is a hefty fine for going off trail, it is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization, or imprisonment for no more than six months, or both.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Population: 111

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Elevation: 1,181 ft

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