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Lake Pillsbury
11 mi northeast of Potter Valley, CA · No signal at camp
About Lake Pillsbury
The largest lake on the Forest has 2,280 acres of surface area and 31 miles of shoreline. Please remember that camping in Lake Pillsbury basin is allowed only in designated campgrounds. The campgrounds at Lake Pillsbury are operated and maintained by Pacific Gas and Electric. More information on Pacific Gas & Electric campgrounds is available by calling 916-386-5164. All of the campgrounds at Lake Pillsbury are open from May to September, except Oak Flat which is open all year. Lake Pillsbury campsites are designated for up to 2 vehicles each (there is a fee for additional vehicles) and a maximum of 6 people. The vault toilets are a modern no-odor type. - Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations required except for the Fuller Grove Group Campground.
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: Mendocino National Forest, FS
- Where: 11 mi northeast of Potter Valley, CA · 39.42491, -122.95418
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravelly Camp | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Big Valley | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Flat Access | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Ericson Ridge 4X4 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Powder House 4X4 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Powder House OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.4 mi
Propane: 21.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Fuller Grove Group Campground 1.2 mi
- Sunset Campground 1.2 mi
- Oak Flat Campground 1.2 mi
- Navy Camp Campground 1.3 mi
- Pogie Point Campground 1.4 mi
- Thistle Glade 5.3 mi