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Price
$5 - $10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Open all year. Not s...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St., take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt. 301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go 27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1, and go 4.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Spring campers chasing wildlife and lake access will find this at its best: tule elk visible during calving season, the 4-mile Lakeshore Trail uncrowded, fishing for bass and trout, and boats launching from nearby Sunset Point, all for $5-10 a night.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything in or stopping at Soda Creek Store, and summer weekends get loud enough from OHV traffic that the rustic appeal largely disappears. No hookups, no showers, no dump station.
Reference information about Oak Flat Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Campground with 12 sites, a short drive from Ukiah. </p>
The elevation is 1,850 ft. The campground, adjacent to Lake Pillsbury and next to Gravelly Valley Airstrip, is often used as overflow from Sunset Point campground. The campsites are large and informal giving a disbursed camping feel. Large oaks offer ample shade and a good growing location for poison oak.
The parking aprons are dirt, irregular, and informal. The interior road is rough. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Water Sports Lake: Yes Water Skiing: Yes Swimming (provided): No Rafting (whitewater): No Sailing: Yes Kayaking (whitewater): No Power Boating: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Boat Carry-Down Access: Yes Comments: Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power. Boat ramps are located next to Sunset Point and Fuller Grove campgrounds. Mendocino National Forest 163 Hiking: Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles Fishing: Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power. Boat ramps are located next to Sunset Point and Fuller Grove campgrounds. Mendocino National Forest 163 Hiking: Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles Fishing: Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power. Boat ramps are located next to Sunset Point and Fuller Grove campgrounds. Mendocino National Forest 163
The parking aprons are dirt, irregular, and informal. The interior road is rough.
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St., take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt. 301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go 27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1, and go 4.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
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Spring brings the best conditions. Daytime temperatures range from 55-75°F with nights dropping to the mid-30s to mid-40s. Wildflowers peak and elk are active. Water levels support boating and fishing, and crowds stay light before summer hits. Summer gets hot but the oaks provide relief. Winter offers solitude with cool temperatures. Dust becomes an issue during dry months, particularly when OHV riders kick it up during peak season from late spring through early fall.
Spring noted as best: 55–75°F, wildflowers peak, elk active and good water levels for boating/fishing.
Oak Flat Campground provides a basic camping experience with essential amenities. The campground features vault toilets and fire pits with tables at select sites. However, potable water is not available due to existing issues with leaks and broken pipes, as noted by a user: "Campground doesn't currently have running water, all water must be brought in or purchased at Soda Creek Store." The lack of water facilities may require provisioning in advance. Restrooms are reportedly clean and well-maintained according to user feedback: "Restrooms were spotless and stocked with paper."
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