Elk Creek - Camping at Stony Gorge Reservoir

County Road 304
Elk Creek, California 95939
Glenn County
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Phone: 530-968-5267

Stony Gorge Reservoir offers free camping along the shores of this beautiful lake.  The reservoir itself is very popular with campers, fishermen and those who enjoy watersports. 
Each of the campgrounds come equipped with a table, fire ring and great views of the lake.  Campsites here are on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Stony Gorge also has one group campsite.  The group site can accomodate up to 100 people and needs to be reserved ahead of time, something you can do by clicking HERE.  
Lake info:
The lake has 18 miles of shoreline and there are a couple of boat launches and beaches available to visitors.  
There are also hiking trails, including a short one located on the south side of the Pine Group Camp Site that will take walkers up above the damn. 
More info:
Bring plenty of water.  There are bathrooms available but no showers.
How to get there:
From I-5 at Willows, take Highway 162 West.  You'll run into the entrance at County Road 304 about 20 miles later.  
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