Black Rock Campground
usfs · CA
- fuel station22 mi
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About
Black Rock Campground is a dispersed campground situated in the Oak Woodlands along Mill Creek. 6 sites are available for primitive dispersed camping. Fire rings and tables are provided at each of the 6 sites. Black Rock Campground is open year round. Black Rock Campground is located on the Northeast corner of the Ishi Wilderness. Hiking in the Ishi Wilderness and along Mill Creek is wonderful and the fishing in Deer and Mill Creeks can be very rewarding. Black Rock Campground is accessible via Highway 36 east from Red Bluff to Ponderosa Way. Ponderosa Way is a dirt road, high-clearance vehicles recommended. Ponderosa Way is not recommended for RVs.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 22 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 23 mi
grocery
Reeds
- 23 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 0.4 mi
trailhead
Mill Creek Trailhead (black Rock)
- 12 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 15 mi
recreation site
Elam Creek Picnic Area
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: LORINDAS RD in Lassen National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- CA
- fs.usda.gov
- CLOSED
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

