## Overview

Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day-Use Area are conveniently situated on Lake
Mendocino, in California's Northern Coast Range where redwood forests meet
wine country. The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the East Fork of the
Russian River and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities,
including boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking,
disc golf, and horseback riding.

## Recreation

The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing
opportunities. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass,
crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch.  
  
  
Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 3-mile
Shakota Trail, which begins in the Pomo Recreation Area just west of the
campground and offers beautiful views of the lake.

## Facilities

Kyen Campground offers 93 family sites within walking distance of the lake.
The Oak Grove Day-Use Area has two group picnic shelters, one of which is
reservable. Several family picnic sites with tables and grills are available
on a first come, first served basis. Additional group picnic shelters and
family sites are available in the nearby Pomo Recreation Area.  
  
Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump
station and boat ramp.  

## Natural Features

Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of
oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade and
an excellent bird and wildlife habitat.

## Nearby Attractions

The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of
shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah
Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings throughout the
summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day-Use Area are conveniently situated on Lake Mendocino, in California's Northern Coast Range where redwood forests meet wine country. The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the East Fork of the Russian River and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, and horseback riding.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch.<br><br><br>Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 3-mile Shakota Trail, which begins in the Pomo Recreation Area just west of the campground and offers beautiful views of the lake.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Kyen Campground offers 93 family sites within walking distance of the lake. The Oak Grove Day-Use Area has two group picnic shelters, one of which is reservable. Several family picnic sites with tables and grills are available on a first come, first served basis. Additional group picnic shelters and family sites are available in the nearby Pomo Recreation Area.<br><br>Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.<br></p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade and an excellent bird and wildlife habitat.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

KYEN CAMPGROUND AND OAK GROVE DAY USE AREA

Kyen Campground Loop

Kyen Campground Roads

Kyen Campground Map

Kyen Campground Entrance

Kyen Campground Site 29

Kyen Campground Hours

Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area

## Overview

Pomo Day-Use Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino
Range, where the redwood forests meet California wine country.  
  
The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. A wide variety of
recreational opportunities are available, including boating, swimming, water
skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

## Recreation

The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing
opportunities. There is a designated swim beach in the Pomo Recreation Area.
Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, white and
channel catfish, bluegill and perch.

Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 3-mile
Shakota Trail that begins near the Pomo Cultural Center and offers beautiful
views of the lake.

Lake Mendocino also offers two disc golf courses that can be found near the
Overlook Day-Use Area on the south end and the Pomo A Day-Use Area parking lot
on the north end. The rolling terrain is heavily wooded in some areas, making
for challenging tunnel shots with obstacles around most pins.

## Facilities

Pomo Recreation Area is located near Kyen Campground and offers many amenities
for day-users. There are multiple family picnic sites with tables and grills
spread throughout each of the Pomo A, B, and C day-use areas. There is a
designated swim beach, a playground, a nearby disc golf course, flush toilets,
and the Shakota Trail trailhead. There are also multiple group picnic
shelters, three of which are available for reservation during the summer
season.  
  
The Pomo Cultural Center in the area is modeled after a traditional Pomo
roundhouse and has offered displays on Pomo hunting, dancing and basketry, as
well as local fish, wildlife and plants in the past. Unfortunately, the center
is closed to the public indefinitely.

## Natural Features

Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of
oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade but
excellent bird and wildlife habitats.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (707) 467-4200 for general
information.

## Nearby Attractions

The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of
shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah
Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings throughout the
summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pomo Day-Use Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where the redwood forests meet California wine country.<br/>
<br/>
The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available, including boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities. There is a designated swim beach in the Pomo Recreation Area. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch.</p>

<p>Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 3-mile Shakota Trail that begins near the Pomo Cultural Center and offers beautiful views of the lake.</p>

<p>Lake Mendocino also offers two disc golf courses that can be found near the Overlook Day-Use Area on the south end and the Pomo A Day-Use Area parking lot on the north end. The rolling terrain is heavily wooded in some areas, making for challenging tunnel shots with obstacles around most pins.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Pomo Recreation Area is located near Kyen Campground and offers many amenities for day-users. There are multiple family picnic sites with tables and grills spread throughout each of the Pomo A, B, and C day-use areas. There is a designated swim beach, a playground, a nearby disc golf course, flush toilets, and the Shakota Trail trailhead. There are also multiple group picnic shelters, three of which are available for reservation during the summer season.<br><br>The Pomo Cultural Center in the area is modeled after a traditional Pomo roundhouse and has offered displays on Pomo hunting, dancing and basketry, as well as local fish, wildlife and plants in the past. Unfortunately, the center is closed to the public indefinitely. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade but excellent bird and wildlife habitats.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (707) 467-4200 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.</p>

Pomo Day Use Area, Lake Mendocino

Shown here is the Pomo A Reservable Picnic Shelter

Picnic shelter with 6 tables and a grill

Playground with monkey bars, climbing structures, and 3 slides

Pomo A Day-Use Area grass picnic area

Pomo-A Shelter

Pomo Day Use Area

## Overview

Bushay Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino
Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. The access road to Bushay
Campground is subject to high water levels. For this reason the campground is
often closed during the rainy months. If high water levels continue into the
late spring and early summer months, reservations may be cancelled by Lake
Mendocino staff with a full refund. Every effort will be made to provide
advance notice in the event of cancellations.  
The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. A wide variety of
recreational opportunities is available, including boating, swimming, water
skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

## Recreation

The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing
opportunities. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass,
crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch.  
  
Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 7-mile
Kaweyo Trail, which is open to hiking and horseback riding. This trail winds
from the lake to the dam, providing excellent views of the lake and wildlife
in the area.

## Facilities

This campground offers more than 100 family sites, many of which overlook the
lake. Multiple group sites are also available.  
  
  
  
The Mesa Day-Use Area is within the campground and offers a group picnic
shelter with electric hookups. Family picnic sites are also located here,
complete with tables and grills.  
  
  
Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump
station and playground. A horse staging area is located in the campground near
the Kaweyo Trailhead.

## Natural Features

Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of
oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade and
an excellent bird and wildlife habitat.

## Nearby Attractions

The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of
shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah
Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings throughout the
summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Bushay Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. The access road to Bushay Campground is subject to high water levels. For this reason the campground is often closed during the rainy months. If high water levels continue into the late spring and early summer months, reservations may be cancelled by Lake Mendocino staff with a full refund. Every effort will be made to provide advance notice in the event of cancellations.<br>The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. A wide variety of recreational opportunities is available, including boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch.<br/>
<br/>
Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 7-mile Kaweyo Trail, which is open to hiking and horseback riding. This trail winds from the lake to the dam, providing excellent views of the lake and wildlife in the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground offers more than 100 family sites, many of which overlook the lake. Multiple group sites are also available. <br><br><br><br>The Mesa Day-Use Area is within the campground and offers a group picnic shelter with electric hookups. Family picnic sites are also located here, complete with tables and grills.<br><br><br>Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and playground. A horse staging area is located in the campground near the Kaweyo Trailhead.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade and an excellent bird and wildlife habitat.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

View of Lake Mendocino from Bushay Campground

Bushay Campground 50s loop

Campground Hours. Entry gate closed between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Campground Hours. Open 8:00 AM. Closed 10:00 PM.

Lakefront site at Bushay Campground

Bushay Campground Entrance Station

Bushay Campground 30s loop

Lakefront campsite at Bushay Campground

Bushay Campground and restrooms

Map of Bushay Recreation area

Road to Bushay Campground flooded

Bushay Recreation Area

## Overview

Chekaka Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's
Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. There is one
reservable picnic pad in the Overlook Day-Use Area. Chekaka Campground has
been permanently closed.  
  
The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. A wide variety of
recreational opportunities is available, including boating, swimming, water
skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

## Recreation

The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing
opportunities. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass,
crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch.

Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 3-mile
Shakota Trail that begins at the Overlook Day-Use Area and offers beautiful
views of the lake.

Lake Mendocino also offers two disc golf courses that can be found near the
Overlook Day-Use Area on the south end and the Pomo A Day-Use Area parking lot
on the north end. The rolling terrain is heavily wooded in some areas, making
for challenging tunnel shots with obstacles around most pins.

## Facilities

The old Chekaka Campground is permanently closed to camping; it is instead
being used as overflow day-use parking for the South Boat Ramp and Coyote
Valley Dam. The Overlook Day-Use Area group picnic site in the Chekaka
Recreation Area is available for reservations.

## Natural Features

Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of
oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade and
an excellent bird and wildlife habitat.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (707) 467-4200 for general
information.

## Nearby Attractions

The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of
shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah
Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings throughout the summer, offering fresh
produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Chekaka Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. There is one reservable picnic pad in the Overlook Day-Use Area. Chekaka Campground has been permanently closed.<br>  <br>The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. A wide variety of recreational opportunities is available, including boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch.</p>

<p>Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including the 3-mile Shakota Trail that begins at the Overlook Day-Use Area and offers beautiful views of the lake.</p>

<p>Lake Mendocino also offers two disc golf courses that can be found near the Overlook Day-Use Area on the south end and the Pomo A Day-Use Area parking lot on the north end. The rolling terrain is heavily wooded in some areas, making for challenging tunnel shots with obstacles around most pins.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The old Chekaka Campground is permanently closed to camping; it is instead being used as overflow day-use parking for the South Boat Ramp and Coyote Valley Dam. The Overlook Day-Use Area group picnic site in the Chekaka Recreation Area is available for reservations. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade and an excellent bird and wildlife habitat.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (707) 467-4200 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings throughout the summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.</p>

Overlook Day Use Area, Lake Mendocino

Seen here is grass area of the Overlook Day-Use Area.

Grass lawn

Seen here is the view of Lake Mendocino from the furthest end of the Overlook Day-Use parking lot.

Coyote Dam & Lake Mendocino plaque mounted to stone wall, with view of Lake Mendocino in the background

Seen here is the Overlook Day-Use Area playground.

Playground

Overlook Shelter

Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino

Lake Mendocino is located in the midst of wine country and near the gateway to
the Redwoods. It is two hours north of the Bay area in central Mendocino
County, near the city of Ukiah. The lake was created by a dam in 1958.

Lake Mendocino offers many recreational opportunities including over 300
campsites, with boat-in camping and 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. Some
of the trails are in the 700-acre wilderness area, where native wildlife can
be viewed. There are five large day-use areas with covered picnic shelters and
barbeques. For on-the-water fun, there is boating, swimming and water skiing
Fishing for large and small mouth bass, strippers, crappie, blue gill and
three varieties of catfish is a popular activity.

Lake Mendocino is located in the midst of wine country and near the gateway to the Redwoods. It is two hours north of the Bay area in central Mendocino County, near the city of Ukiah. The lake was created by a dam in 1958.<p>Lake Mendocino offers many recreational opportunities including over 300 campsites, with boat-in camping and 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. Some of the trails are in the 700-acre wilderness area, where native wildlife can be viewed. There are five large day-use areas with covered picnic shelters and barbeques. For on-the-water fun, there is boating, swimming and water skiing  Fishing for large and small mouth bass, strippers, crappie, blue gill and three varieties of catfish is a popular activity.

Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area

Overview

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Facilities

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Nearby Attractions

Directions

Reviews

Camp Sites

Nearby Campgrounds

Pomo Day Use Area

Bushay Recreation Area

Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino