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Sheldon Creek is an isolated, primitive recreation site located 8 miles east of Hopland, south of Highway 175.
These 1700 acres of public land provide opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting and equestrian use. Vehicle use is limited to the designated access road and OHVs are not permitted. The campground currently has three campsites and a vault toilet. There is
no potable water at this site.
From Hopland, take Hwy 175 east 3 miles. Turn right at the Old Toll Road (Younce Road) and drive 8 miles on a
gravel road to the Sheldon Creek entrance.
From Lake County: From Hwy 29 take Highland Springs Road South (County Road 412) 9.8 miles to Adobe Creek Road. Turn left and continue south 0.6 miles to Younce Road. Bear right and continue east of Old Toll Road (Younce Road) 1.6 miles to Sheldon Creek.
Late in the night we arrived and found our spot 8 miles into the woods. Maps will take you off on a road in the middle of 175 but it reaches a locked gate. Only entrance is off old toll road west on 175. Cow mountain / red mountain camping area was closed due to storm and camping near whilits was closed for winter. This spot saved our butts giving us a place to setup for one night during the storm. Had seen fallen trees on the trail heading back down 1/9/23
It's a slow and rough ride in if you don't have a vehicle suited for dirt roads. It IS possible, but it feels like a long trip in. It probably feels more "worth it" if you're looking for a relatively quiet place to stay for a couple nights, but we were just passing through.
The campground itself is pretty primitive, but there are pit toilets and some spots with tables and fire pits. Cell reception is pretty spotty.
Great spot, some primitive campsites, some with fire pit and tables, 5 sites if I remember right. Great view in places. Beautiful spot in the woods
