Letts Lake Campground

Campground · California · 42 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Mendocino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

42
Bookable sites
4,537 ft
Elevation
Letts Lake Campground, Mendocino National Forest, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

In order to utilize Scan & Pay on site, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

The main feature of the area is a 35-acre lake for non-motorized vessels, trout fishing and swimming. A one-mile accesible trail leads along the lake shore. There are accessible restrooms and a popular fully-accessible fishing pier.  

Facilities

42 campsites equipped with toilets, tables, fire rings, and water system (only during summer months). Access road and camps suitable for up to 30 foot camping trailers.

Trash service only avaliable during summer months.

Natural Features

There is a 35-acre lake filled with trout located within a mixed conifer stand.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 963-3128.

Nearby Attractions

Across the lake is Big Springs Picnic Area.

The facts

  • 42 bookable sites
  • 45 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Main Letts, Saddle Camp Loop, Scan and Pay, Spillway Loop, Stirrup Loop

Site types

  • 42 Standard Nonelectric
  • 3 Management

Book on Recreation.gov

45 campsites at Letts Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
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03Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
04Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
05Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
06Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
07Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
08Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
09Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
10Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
11Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
12Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
13Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
14Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
15Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
16Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
17Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
18Main LettsStandard Nonelectric————
19Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
20Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
21Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
22Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
23Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
24Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
25Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
26Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
27Saddle Camp LoopStandard Nonelectric————
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
34Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
35Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
36Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
37Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
38Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
39Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
40Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
41Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
42Spillway LoopStandard Nonelectric————
28Stirrup LoopStandard Nonelectric————
29Stirrup LoopStandard Nonelectric————
30Stirrup LoopStandard Nonelectric————
31Stirrup LoopStandard Nonelectric————
32Stirrup LoopStandard Nonelectric————
33Stirrup LoopStandard Nonelectric————

Getting there

Located 19 miles west of Stonyford.

39.30284, -122.70769 · 39°18'10.2"N 122°42'27.7"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in5.24.53.21.21.00.40.10.10.10.92.23.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Letts Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Letts Lake Campground?
Yes, Letts Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Letts Lake Campground have?
45 sites in total, of which 42 can be booked.

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Letts Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Letts Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • May - September (Memorial Day-Labor Day): $12/night Off-season: $6/night

Restrictions:

  • OHV riding is not allowed in the campground. Two vehicles maximum per site.

Accessibility:

  • Accessible restrooms and a popular fully-accessible fishing pier.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Letts Lake Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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