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Recreation Region: Upper Lake Recreation Area

Middle Creek Campground

Middle Creek Campground has 27 campsites, equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. There are 9 double campsites available. 

Middle Creek Campground has an OHV Staging Area as well as an Equestrian Staging Area; no equestrian camping is allowed.

Current Conditions
May 8, 2025: Water is ON. Campground is accessible via Elk Mountain Road (County Road 301). Obey all posted signs and never drive around barriers or locked gates.

General Information

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.

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Limit of two vehicles per camp unit.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $8 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $2 per vehicle per night

Upper Lake Ranger District information kiosk in front of office

Address: 10025 Elk Mountain Road Upper Lake, CA 95485
Phone: (707) 275-2361
Hours: 8:30 am - noon and 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.252966

Longitude: -122.951652

Directions

Located 8 miles north of Upper Lake on County Road 301 (Forest Road M-1).

Lat - 39° 15' 09.46080", Long - 122° 57' 01.76399"

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Only within the Equestrian Staging Area. Equestrian camping is not allowed.

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Horse Riding and Camping Horse Riding and Camping

OHV CampingOHV Camping
OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated August 15th, 2025