Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area

Mendocino Lake

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.

Kyen Campground offers 93 family sites within walking distance of the lake. The day-use area has four group picnic shelters, two of which have electric hookups. Several family picnic shelters with tables and grills are available on a first come, first served basis.

Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.

The Pomo Cultural Center is operated by the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The center is modeled after a traditional Pomo roundhouse and offers displays about Pomo hunting, dancing and basketry, as well as local fish, wildlife and plants.

Notifications and Alerts

• Kyen Campground is currently closed due to pending construction required to restore ementies to campgrounds. The US Army Corps of Engineers hopes to open reservations for Kyen Campground on August 15, 2021 (subject to change at anytime). Group shelters at Oak Grove Day-Use Area are not available for reservation at this time. Please be advised that Lake Mendocino is experiencing drought conditions and both the north and south boat ramps are closed to the public for recreation season 2021 due to low lake levels.

Need to Know

• High water levels may result in the closure of sites #74-103 and the Oak Grove Day Use Area. If the areas are closed, reservation holders will be refunded in full and notified as soon as possible.
• Accessible sites are available on a first come, first served basis
• All customers must reserve a campsite through Recreation.gov.
• Campground entry gate will be closed at 9 p.m. through October 31, 2015. Beginning November 1, 2015, campground entry gate will close at 7 p.m.
• Off-road vehicles not permitted
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• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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.

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 at the Pomo Cultural Center within the campground and offers beautiful views of the lake.

Contact Information

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1160 LAKE MENDOCINO DR UKIAH CA 95482-9404

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 707-467-4200

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From San Francisco, travel north on Highway 101 for 5 miles past Ukiah. Turn east onto Highway 20, then turn right on Marina Drive. Continue past the north boat ramp to the campground entrance.

Available Campsites

• Site 057, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 084, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 079, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site OAK GROVE, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Group Shelter Electric
• Site 013, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 087, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 089, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 093, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 076, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 090, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031-HOST, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
• Site 078, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 081, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 101, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 103, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 091, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 082, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 065, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068-HOST, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
• Site 035, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 100, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 092, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 056, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 055, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 080, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 096, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 088, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032-HOST, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
• Site 085, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 083, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 074, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 099, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 102, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop KYEN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric

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