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Kyen Campground

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Kyen Campground opening day is still to be determined pending critical work needed at this location. Please check back often through May 2024. Oak Grove Day-Use Area closed due to high water levels.

Kyen Campground is closed for the winter season and the Oak Grove Day-Use group shelter is not available for reservation at this time. The campground was impacted by 2024 winter storms and there is no estimated date of reopening. Park staff and contractors are working hard to restore campground amenities. Please check back often through May 2024.

About

US Army Corps of Engineers

Mendocino Lake

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

Kyen Campground offers 93 family sites within walking distance of the lake. The Oak Grove Day-Use Area has two group picnic shelters, one of which is reservable. Several family picnic sites with tables and grills are available on a first come, first served basis. Additional group picnic shelters and family sites are available in the nearby Pomo Recreation Area.Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.

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.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites

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Legend

Reviewed Mar. 14, 2021

Closed cause covid

How can a State park be closed??

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Legend

Reviewed Mar. 9, 2021

Closed for no reason

Not sure why day use and Camping is closed. This whole area doesn't like Campers. I suggest just going to Shasta or the Coast.

Rachel A.

Legend

Reviewed Dec. 15, 2020

Enjoyable

While we enjoyed our time at Kyen, I wouldn’t say that we are pointed at visiting again. This might be due to the fact that we stayed in many other incredible sites on our Ca visit

Location

Kyen Campground is located in California

Directions

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 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 East (Sacramento): From the city of Williams, take Highway 20 West. Continue on Highway 20 for approximately 2 hours or 80 miles traveling past Clearlake and Blue Lakes. Approximately 3 miles after the Potter Valley turn-off, turn left 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.