Price
$16 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
44 campsites
Season
null
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$16 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
44 campsites
Season
null
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Anglers and boaters who can arrive midweek will get the most out of this place. The boat ramp is right there, Black Bass and Rainbow Trout are in the lake, and the inlet keeps things calm. First-come-first-served means no advance booking stress, just show up early.
No potable water on site is a real logistics problem if you're not prepared to haul everything in. Add small, uneven tent pads and the fact that holiday weekends draw loud crowds, and tent campers who didn't plan ahead will have a rough time.
Reference information about Pogie Point Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The campground is situated along an inlet at the northwestern corner of the lake, a short distance back from the water. Lake Pillsbury, the largest lake in the Mendocino National Forest, is popular for fishing, swimming, and boating. Nearby is a boat launch ramp. There are 44 sites, best suited for tent camping, but also able to accommodate small RVs or trailers (up to 16 feet). A picnic area is adjacent to the campground. Campsites are well shaded by oaks and pines. Some sites are set back among the trees away from the water while others have nice views of the lake.</p>
The elevation is 1,900 ft. The campground, quiet and attractive, has two unnamed loops meandering through a pleasant stand of oak, Douglas fir, Pacific Madrone trees and large stands of Manzanita. Although located on a shore of Lake Pillsbury, none of the campsites have a view of the lake. Some of the sites have stone ovens, some have pedestal grilles and others have only fire rings. Although the campground will accommodate RVs, it seems better suited for tent campers.
Open May 15 through September 15
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres. Boat ramps are located next to Fuller Grove and Sunset Point campgrounds. Hiking: Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles Mendocino National Forest 167 Fishing: Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres. Boat ramps are located next to Fuller Grove and Sunset Point campgrounds.
The parking aprons are paved and all are about the same size.
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 3 miles to campground on right.
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Summer brings warm, stable conditions with daytime highs around 85-95°F and cool nights in the 50s-60s. The lake is swimmable, boat launches run smoothly, and fishing picks up in warm water. Long days mean you can launch at dawn and fish the shoreline until evening. Weekends and holidays draw crowds, but midweek stays stay peaceful. The inlet location helps buffer noise even during peak season.
Warm stable summers; lake swimmable, boating and fishing peak, but can be busy/noisy.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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