Sunset Point Campground
Sunset Point Campground at Lake Pillsbury in the Mendocino National Forest is operated by the Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation. The campground is about a quarter mile from the Pillsbury Pines Boat Launch and Day-use Area on the northeast side of the lake.
Visitors to Sunset Point Campground enjoy boating, swimming, and fishing. Nearby is the Lakeshore Trail used by hikers, cyclists, and equestrians. Keep your eyes open for tule elk in the meadows at the north end of the lake.
Sunset Point Campground has 53 sites which can accommodate tents and small to medium RVs or trailers (up to 22 feet). Fourteen of the sites are doubles. The campsites are spread through a pine forest offering plenty of shade.
| Sunset Point Campground Basics |
| Sunset Point Campground Location: |
Off Simmons Road at Lake Pillsbury, 26 miles north of Highway 20 via Potter Valley Rd., Eel River Rd., and Elk Mountain Rd.
For some route-finding tips, see Directions below. |
| Elevation: |
1,900 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: |
Santa Rosa - 96 miles, 2:09 |
| Number of Sites: |
53 |
| Camping Season: |
Open mid-April through mid-September, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: |
6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
2 ($5 per night fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: |
on leash, always attended, 2 maximum |
| Operated by |
Pacific Gas and Electric |
| Information: |
PG&E (916) 386-5164 or
Upper Lake Ranger District at (707) 275-2361 |
| Reservations |
| No Reservations: |
All campsites at Sunset Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: |
22 feet |
| Accessible Sites: |
None designated |
| Fees: |
$16 per night (pets $2 per night) |
| Check-in, check-out: |
2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM |
| Sunset Point Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, grills, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: |
Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: |
No |
| Dump station: |
No |
| Attractions near Sunset Point Campground: |
Have fun fishing and boating at Lake Pillsbury. Drop in to the Lake Pillsbury Resort for its swim beach, marina, and boat rentals. Make use of the nearby Pines Boat Launch and Day-use Area. Enjoy hiking trails. Explore the Snow Mountain Wilderness and Bloody Rock historic area. Watch for tule elk.
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Campground Reservation Information for 2024
PG&E has updated its reservations dates for 2024.
April 15, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates one week or longer.
April 22, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for stays less than one week.
Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.
General Camping Information
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to see if your vehicles will fit in the provided space.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood from the local area of the campground.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
