4.2331 reviewsPrice
$12 - $15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
19 campsites
Season
Facilities open as w...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$12 - $15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
19 campsites
Season
Facilities open as w...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Tent campers after a genuine digital detox in the Warner Mountains: no cell signal, no showers, just pines, a waterfall trail leaving directly from camp, and reliably clean vault toilets. Nights drop to the low 30s even in July, so bring layers.
The tight loop means generator noise and barking dogs from neighboring sites carry easily, and there are no hookups, no showers, and no dump station. RVs bigger than about 25 feet will find the sloped, hillside aprons genuinely awkward.
Reference information about Mill Creek Falls Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located on the edge of the South Warner Wilderness this campground is nestled in the thick pine forests above Jess Valley at the south end of the Warner Mountains. It's easy access makes for a perfect weekend get away.</p>
The elevation is 5,600 ft. The campground, at the edge of South Warner Wilderness, is a single loop meandering up and down a hillside with campsites tucked in among Jeffrey pine and fir trees. Because of the hillside, some parking aprons may pose a challenge for leveling RVs. The campground has a close, compact feel with minimal privacy between campsites. The impressive Mill Creek Falls is 0.5 miles from campground - good photo opportunity.
Services provided June 1 through September 30.
The parking aprons are paved.
In Likely, CA at intersection of US Rt. 395 and Jess Valley Rd../County Rt. 64, take Jess Valley Rd. east 9.3 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on County Rt. 64 and go 2.7 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, again continuing on County Rt. 64, and go 1.5 miles to campground on left.
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June through October is the accessible window, with full services running June to September. Summer days hit 65-80°F, nights drop to 30-45°F. Wildflowers peak June through August when trails are completely snow-free. Expect moderate weekend crowds at this small loop. Off-season means freezing temps, potential snow, and limited daylight. The campground's elevation keeps things cool even in July and August.
Peak season June–Sept; 65–80°F days, trails and wildflowers at peak; full services run June–Sept.
Mill Creek Falls Campground offers basic amenities suitable for a rustic camping experience. Picnic tables and fire grilles are provided at all 19 campsites. The campground features vault toilets, which are described as clean by both official sources and user reviews. Potable water is accessible via six spigots, five of which are threaded for convenience. However, there are no showers, flush toilets, or waste stations. Cell phone service is unavailable in the area, creating a fully disconnected experience.
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