Pomo Day Use Area
Mendocino Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Ukiah, CA, CA
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets
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Pomo Day-Use Area sits on Lake Mendocino with diverse recreational opportunities including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and water skiing. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a great place to unwind and enjoy the lake, with peaceful conditions and scenic surroundings.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, and red foxes present in the area. Also osprey and merlin sightings recorded.
Insider tips for Pomo Day Use Area: Book early — federal campground with only 3 tent sites fills quickly Visit weekdays to avoid weekend crowds mentioned in reviews This is primarily a day-use area; verify overnight camping availability before planning
Skip Pomo Day Use Area if: Expecting hookups — none available at this location. Visiting November-April — campground closed seasonally. Need more than 3 sites — very limited capacity.
Best time to visit Pomo Day Use Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per official designation.. Summer (Jun-Aug) — Google reviews highlight warm weather swimming and daytime recreation as peak attractions..
Nearby campgrounds: Kyen Campground And Oak Grove 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 Pomo Day Use Area
Cell signal at Pomo Day Use Area (Ukiah, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 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.
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.The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
federal campground with only 3 tent sites fills quickly
Visit weekdays to avoid weekend crowds mentioned in reviews
This is primarily a day-use area; verify overnight camping availability before planning
Campground operates seasonally May through October per official designation.
Google reviews highlight warm weather swimming and daytime recreation as peak attractions.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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 Kyen Campground until you reach the Pomo A, B and C parking lots on your left-hand side. From the North (Eureka, Willits, Fort Bragg): Follow Highway 101 South. Approximately 15 miles south of Willits, take Highway 20 East. Cont
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
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