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Stonyford

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Davis Flat, Wolf Creek, Fouts Springs, Fout Springs, Fouts Campground, Little Stony, Cedar Canyon, Mendocino National Forest, Mine Camp, Grindstone Ranger District, Letts Lake, Mill Creek Campground, Potato Hill

Last Known Status

Open

You might call this the northern offroad showcase of the Mendocino National Forest. With swimming holes, water crossings, and paved access to multiple campgrounds and staging areas, this area is huge and will not disappoint. (A Chatter Box or something like a Rino GPS is recommended.)

The area offers some single track, and many mountain trails of moderate to advanced difficulty. All trails are marked and rated. Most of the steeper trails are plenty wide if you need to bail out. Shade is minimal on the trail, but better in the campground.

Nearby East Park Reservoir is closed to OHV riding, but offers lakeshore camping, boating and water skiing. Elevation ranges from about 1700 to almost 6000 feet.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required (Red Sticker Permitted Year-Round)
Dates Open	Year-Round	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)	CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts wider vehicles are permitted on forest service roads
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	permitted on forest service roads
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on forest service roads
2 Stroke Engines	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Some	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol
Comment	Motorcycles that are registered for the street may also use the trails. The plate must be properly displayed at all times, including off-highway.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	90,240 acres (141 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	200
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1700 to 6000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little	trails close when there is more than 2 inches of rain
Dust	Mostly
Rocks	Some
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	Many
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Few
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs. some cliffs go adjacent to steep cliffs
Novice	Little
Amateur	Some
Expert	Mostly
Comment	Most of the trails are geared for advanced riders - most trails are marked as blue but really are black diamonds. Amateurs will have a better time at Penny Pines or Hollister Hills.

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (E)	Stonyford General Store (530) 963-3235
Diesel	30+ Miles (SE)	Chevron (530) 934-5802
Water	On Site	potable water Davis Flats/Fouts Springs Staging Area
RV Hookup	30+ Miles (SW)	Holiday Harbor RV Park (707) 274-1136
RV Disposal	On Site	Fout Springs Campground
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (E)	Stonyford General Store (530) 963-3235

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Mill Valley Campground Fee
Comment	Davis Flats, Fouts Springs, Mill Creek, North Fork and South Fork Campgrounds - $5/night. Self-pay stations at each camping/staging area.

RATINGS

Pros	swimming holes, water crossings, nice area to camp at Davis Flat, many staging areas with picnic tables, creek flows through area
Cons	dry, dusty, not enough shade, hard to find on a map
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Spring or Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Stonyford, CA

Address

Fouts Springs Road, Stonyford, CA 95979

Trail Map

From: Sacramento, CA
1) Take I-5 North to Exit 586
2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp onto Maxwell Coulsa Road, continue 9.6 miles
3) Turn right (north) onto Sites Ladoga Road, continue 21.6 miles
4) Turn left at the intersection onto Market Street, continue .3 miles
5) Turn left (west) onto Fouts Springs Road, continue about 4 miles toward Wolf Creek Staging Area or 9 miles toward Davis Flat / Fouts Springs Campground.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Mendocino National Forest - Stonyford Work Center
5171 Stonyford - Elk Creek Road
Stonyford, CA 95979
(530) 963-3128
mailroom_r5_mendocino@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov