Camping at Lake Mendocino

Camping reservations must be made at  the official web site managed by the USDA Forest Service and the US Army Corps of Engineers.         http://www.reserveusa.com/

or call 1-877-444-6777 or 707-462-7581 (local).
 

Bushay Campground
Bushay offers over 100 individual campsites and 3 group camping areas, all with no hook ups. Trails to the lake, picnic tables and picnic shelters are all in the vicinity of the recreation area. In addition, there is an amphitheater in the campground with summer evening shows on Fridays and Saturdays.   Pay shower facilities: 50 cents for 4 minutes, each additional quarter increases by 2 minutes. Potable water from a well.

3 group camping areas; 1 holds up to 80 persons, another holds up to 120 persons, and the other one holds up to 130 persons.

Regular sites - $18.00
Lake View sites - Weekdays $18.00
Lake View sites - Weekends/Holidays $20.00
Group Areas - Deer Camp - $200.00
Little Bear - $200.00
Tata - Weekdays $120.00
Tata - Weekends/Holidays $140.00

 

Chekaka Campground
Chekaka Campground's 20 sites are within walking distance to the lake and dam. The campground has vault toilets, no full hook-ups. The south boat ramp is nearby with public phone available. Two day-use areas with picnic shelters, tables and a 18-hole disc golf course are within walking distance of the campground. A 3 mile hiking trail begins at the overlook and loops around to the north end of the lake where a designated swim beach is located.   Potable water from a well.   No shower facilities.

All sites - $10.00

 

Kyen Campground & Day Use Area
Kyen offers almost 100 sites and is located on the lake but provides no hookups. Located within walking distance to the lake, swim beach and day use area there's something for the whole family to enjoy. An amphitheater is located in the campground with Friday and Saturday evening shows.   Pay shower facilities: 50 cents for 4 minutes, each additional quarter increases by 2 minutes.  Potable water from a well.

Regular sites - $18.00
Lake Front sites - Weekdays $20.00
Lake Front sites - Weekends/Holidays $22.00

Day Use Shelters: W/out Electricity $30.00
W/ Electricity $35.00

All sites have a maximum stay of 14 days in 30.   Each camping site includes a parking spur, picnic table and fire ring, and will accommodate RV's or tents.  Most sites can be reserved, family and day use sites up to 240 days in advance and group camping sites up to 360 days prior to arrival.   Campground gates close at 10 p.m.

There is no longer a Marina or a Snack shop here at Lake Mendocino.

A great discovery I made to make a hot summer day at the lake even better is the Eddie Bauer Screened Gazebo for keeping a shady area free of insects. Makes a good spot in the daytime to have a lunch without pesky little bugs. I only paid $99 for it and it is well worth it. It's easy to hang a little lantern inside from the exposed structural poles for night time reading too.

Eddie Bauer Screened Gazebo

Kick up your feet in your gazebo with this portable Eddie Bauer® lounge chair with footrest. Lightweight yet durable aluminum frame construction keeps this large lounger under 10 lbs. Metallic gray seat, armrests and footrest provide creature comforts-one armrest includes an insulated can holder; the other has a mesh zippered pouch for holding your gear. Ergonomically designed footrest is removable. Holds up to 225 lbs. Portable chair is fully collapsible and comes with a matching carry bag with shoulder strap. 8.8 lbs. Imported. 36Hx36Wx40D".

 

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