Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area
Mendocino Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: UKIAH, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$65 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (85 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of shopping and dining
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located on Lake Mendocino with abundant recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking in California's Northern Coast Range. Offers showers, dump station, and boat launch access.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, and foxes present in the area. Campers reported animal activity in the woods at night.
Insider tips for Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Arrive with a self-contained RV or prepare for no hookups Request a level site when booking as the hillside layout has very few level spots
Skip Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area if: You have a large RV - terrain is hilly with limited level spaces. You need full hookups - no hookups available at sites. You prefer well-lit, well-labeled facilities - reviewers noted poor lighting and signage. You're uncomfortable with wildlife activity - mountain lions, bobcats, and foxes are documented in the area.
Best time to visit Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pomo Day Use Area (Ukiah, CA), Bushay Recreation Area (Ukiah, CA), Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino (Ukiah, CA), Pine Mountain Lookout (UPPER LAKE , CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area
Cell signal at Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area (UKIAH, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand
Arrive with a self-contained RV or prepare for no hookups
Request a level site when booking as the hillside layout has very few level spots
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the South (San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Ukiah): Follow Highway 101 North towards Ukiah. Approximately 5 miles north of Ukiah, take Highway 20 East. Continue on Highway 20 East for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto Marina Dr. Continue past the North Boat Ramp and Oak Grove Day-Use Area until you reach the campground Entrance Station on your right. From the North (Eureka, Willits, Fort Bragg): Follow Highway 101 South. Approximately 15 miles south of Willits, take Highway 20 East. Continue
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mendocino Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mendocino Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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