U.S. Forest Service · Mendocino National Forest · California

Pogie Point Campground

The campground is situated along an inlet at the northwestern corner of the lake, a short distance back from the water. Lake Pillsbury, the largest lake in the Mendocino National Forest, is popular for fishing, swimming, and boating. Nearby is a boat launch ramp. There are 44 sites, best suited for tent camping, but also able to accommodate small RVs or trailers (up to 16 feet). A picnic area is adjacent to the campground. Campsites are well shaded by oaks and pines. Some sites are set back among the trees away from the water while others have nice views of the lake.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served44 sitesFrom $16 per nightTents only

More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California · accessible sites in California

2fires
active
Alder Springs Underburn Rx (prescribed burn) · 19 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$16 per camp unit, plus $3 per additional vehicle and $1 per pet per night.
Accessibility5 new accessible campsites on concrete pads and four sites on dirt with restrooms, tables, and fire rings

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestMendocino National Forest
Fees$16 per camp unit, plus $3 per additional vehicle and $1 per pet per night.

Mendocino National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pogie Point Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 8.21 inches of precipitationFebruary: 7.72 inches of precipitationMarch: 6.28 inches of precipitationApril: 3.36 inches of precipitationMay: 1.86 inches of precipitationJune: 0.54 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.04 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.05 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.30 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.86 inches of precipitationNovember: 5.04 inches of precipitationDecember: 9.77 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 46.1°F averageFebruary: 48.9°F averageMarch: 52.4°F averageApril: 55.8°F averageMay: 62.0°F averageJune: 68.4°F averageJuly: 74.7°F averageAugust: 73.4°F averageSeptember: 69.5°F averageOctober: 61.1°F averageNovember: 51.2°F averageDecember: 45.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Potter Valley Powerhouse, 10 miles from the campground at 1,018 feet, station USC00047109 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 45 inches a year.

Getting there

Coordinates39.4414° N, 122.9689° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Alder Springs Underburn Rx

    19 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Cooley

    45 mi from the campground · 1,365 acres · 95% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗17.8 mi
Outdoor gearClearlake Outdoors ↗29.8 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Ericson Ridge 4x4
    2.7 mi trail
  • 0.7 mi
    Coyote Rock
    1.3 mi trail
  • 0.8 mi
    Oak Flat Access
    1 mi trail
  • 1.6 mi
    Powder House OHV
    1.6 mi trail
  • 1.6 mi
    Sunset Nature
    0.6 mi trail
  • 1.8 mi
    Powder House 4x4
    4 mi trail

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Mendocino National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Pogie Point Campground?

No. Pogie Point Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Pogie Point Campground?

$16 per camp unit, plus $3 per additional vehicle and $1 per pet per night.

Source: Forest Service

Is Pogie Point Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Pogie Point Campground have?

44 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Pogie Point Campground?

Pogie Point Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Pogie Point Campground?

5 new accessible campsites on concrete pads and four sites on dirt with restrooms, tables, and fire rings.

Source: Forest Service

What if Pogie Point Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Fuller Grove Group Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), Dixie Glade Campground (15.9 mi, first-come), and Mill Valley Campground (16.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby