Black Rock Campground
USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Almanor RV Dump Station · 27.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.1838, -121.7124
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Black Rock Campground is a dispersed campground situated in the Oak Woodlands along Mill Creek. 6 sites are available for primitive dispersed camping. Grills 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 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, not recommended for RVs, that leads to the Ishi Wilderness.
From the USFS.
Is Black Rock Campground free?
Yes. Black Rock Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.
How do I get to Black Rock Campground?
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.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
