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Mendocino National Forest › Grindstone Ranger District › California
› Tehama County
› Red Bluff
› Sycamore Grove Campground
› Campsite #17
Campsite #17 at Sycamore Grove Campground, CA
$25
Campsite #17
| 8 people | |
| 44 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
4/13
4/14
Campsite #17 Features: Back-In parking, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (9)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 44% |
| 4 star | | 11% |
| 3 star | | 11% |
| 2 star | | 33% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@MaiaEDE48D9EE3 · Camped on Apr 2, 2026 at Campsite #17
This camp spot (#17) was my first stay on the inner circle. I liked the hookups, site location and shade.It was a fine stay, with exception of other campers loud profane music, which caused the campers to yell at each other over music volume. There is a lot of foot traffic thru #17, it's a shortcut to the bathroom, be prepared. The actual campground bathroom has flush toilets, running water at a sink, and the best part... it has showers. You plunk quarters into the meter... bring your own quarters. I appreciated the shower bench and dual head faucets in the ADA shower.Hosts are friendly enough. I know there is a huge amount of work to maintain the grounds, maybe they need an extra person. They do work hard, but man those toilets, ugh!The three of the pit toilets need attention badly. Usually only 1 of two are unlocked for use. The smell from these pit toilets is so bad, I quit visiting day use for a time. I was overpowered with hot toilet smell, and found it unpleasant even at the picnic tables.All the pits need service to empty the contents. Very desperately. There has been feces around the first day use toilet for dayyys. Just my opinion,. Bathrooms are important for every one. Every day. Cleanliness is huge in such an enclosed space. Please consider help, if even only for bathroom duty. The park is beautiful but the pit toilets do not reflect the passion of care this recreation area deserves.
@JerryD9423734 · Camped on Jan 17, 2026 at Campsite #17
I like this Campground!
@SuzanneR204443 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #17
It was so peaceful. Plenty places to walk. Liked the hosts. For the first time in years I slept 8 hours both nights I stayed.
Good
@MarcusGD067C95 · Camped on Jan 27, 2025 at Campsite #17
The campground is really good but charging a reservation fee for a same day arrival is not right.
Good
@AnnS5848646 · Camped on Apr 30, 2024 at Campsite #17
The camp host man was so friendly and informative. It was great seeing elk!
Some Coverage
@RandolynF11187 · Camped on Apr 19, 2023 at Campsite #17
Nice small campground. Lots of hiking trails out of the campground. Located right next to the river. Was a bit tight for my 37 ft. fifthwheel and truck.
Excellent
@NormanD160 · Camped on Sep 20, 2021 at Campsite #17
The camp host was arrogant, the roads way too narrow as were the sites. Fine if you have a tent or a small trailer but anything over 30' is a problem trying to get into your site.
Good
@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Nov 7, 2020 at Campsite #17
No issues staying at this campground. We arrived after 10pm and the provided code unlocked the gate for us. We found our reserved RV spot easily and plugged into power without any trouble. It is true that the bathrooms were closed and the dumpsters full, however, we were self-sufficient in our RV and were OK. Nice views of the river and pleasant walking in the area.
@JennLAB6E346A4 · Camped on Nov 5, 2020 at Campsite #17
We loved the park, I think on the website and maybe even the brochure it offers the fairgrounds as a place to dump for a 5.00 fee. I guess things had changed and we were told that it had not been 5 in several years. It is now 20 to dump for anyone planning on using that feature. Cozy place to camp in a quite off the main beat of the traffic noise.
Good
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