Five miles east of Willits you will find a 1-mile loop trail that takes you
through 3 distinct communities. The Little Darby Nature Trail begins in the
riparian community of Little Creek, a tributary to the Eel River. The Douglas-
fir tree plant community towers over the riparian, leading you through a
shaded forest floor. At the top of your climb through the forest you will be
rewarded with vast views as you enter the dry chaparral community. Hiking,
picnicking, dog walking and birdwatching are a few of the activities you can
experience at Little Darby. It is important to respect the rights of other
visitors as you enjoy your time.

Five miles east of Willits you will find a 1-mile loop trail that takes you through 3 distinct communities. The Little Darby Nature Trail begins in the riparian community of Little Creek, a tributary to the Eel River. The Douglas-fir tree plant community towers over the riparian, leading you through a shaded forest floor. At the top of your climb through the forest you will be rewarded with vast views as you enter the dry chaparral community. 
 
Hiking, picnicking, dog walking and birdwatching are a few of the activities you can experience at Little Darby. It is important to respect the rights of other visitors as you enjoy your time.

Bird's eye view of the park

Little Darby Nature Trail

Montgomery Woods SNR

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.

## 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

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.

## 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>
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>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

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 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.

## 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 throughout the summer, offering fresh
produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

## contact_info

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

<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 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>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>
<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>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (707) 467-4200 for general information.

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

## Overview

Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day-Use Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in
California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet 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,
picnicing, 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, which begins in the Pomo Recreation Area just west of the
campground and offers beautiful views of the lake.

## Facilities

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.

## 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 is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet 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, picnicing, 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.<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>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>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

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.

## 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>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>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>

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