Gray Pine Group Campground
- Oct–May
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 16 h ago
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 19 alerts for Mendocino National Forest.
Pile burning on M5 Road in western Colusa County Nov. 4-6
Agency alert covering Mendocino National Forest · USFS · Mendocino National Forest
Heavy equipment in Three Prong Campground
Agency alert covering Mendocino National Forest · USFS · Mendocino National Forest
Chico Seed Orchard Public Use and Access Closure
Agency alert covering Mendocino National Forest · Order 08-26-02 · USFS · Mendocino National Forest
M10 Road Status - closure in place Mondays-Fridays
Agency alert covering Mendocino National Forest · USFS · Mendocino National Forest
Alder Springs understory burn Oct. 28-29
Agency alert covering Mendocino National Forest · USFS · Mendocino National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Mendocino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Overview Perched 1,700 feet above sea level in the expanse of the Mendocino National Forest, the Gray Pine Group Camp is a beautiful recreation oasis for large groups and parties.Recreation Mendocino National Forest's 913,306 acres of mountains and canyons offer a variety of recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing and hunting, nature study and off-highway vehicle riding. Whether it's deer, birds, rabbits, chipmunks or perhaps the occasional bear, wildlife viewing is always a popular activity for visitors. The area is also an extremely popular destination during hunting season. Facilities Gray Pine Group Camp offers traditional camping and can hold up to 75 guests.Natural Features The Mendocino National Forest, California's only national forest that is not crossed by a paved road, straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three-hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento. Sprinkled throughout the dense green forest are several lakes, offering visitors additional recreational opportunities against a stunning backdrop. Nearby Attractions Popular OHV riding trails are easily accessible from the campground. Visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino for more information.
Best time to go · Oct–May
Best time to visit Gray Pine Group Campground
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
57° / 32°
11 wet
Feb
59° / 35°
10 wet
Mar
63° / 38°
7 wet
Apr
69° / 41°
5 wet
May
78° / 48°
3 wet
Jun
88° / 54°
2 wet
Jul
94° / 60°
0 wet
Aug
93° / 57°
0 wet
Sep
89° / 52°
1 wet
Oct
79° / 45°
3 wet
Nov
65° / 37°
7 wet
Dec
57° / 32°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at East Park Rsvr, CA, 7.3 mi away at 1,205 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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~42 min drive
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Davis Creek Reservoir
~1h 5m drive
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Eddy Lake
~1h 6m drive
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Leonard Lake
~1h 6m drive
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Long Lake
~1h 20m drive
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