Lake Mendocino Recreation Park, Inc.

The Lake Mendocino Recreation Park in Calpella, California offers a well-equipped boat ramp for kayakers, canoeists, and small boaters. The facility has a paved ramp, two boarding floats, and a carry-down walkway to assist with launching. There is ample trailer parking, with space for up to 120 vehicles.

The recreation area is situated on the scenic Lake Mendocino, a reservoir created by the Coyote Valley Dam. The lake offers a mix of calm coves and open water, making it well-suited for a variety of paddling and boating activities. Nearby campgrounds and day-use areas provide additional recreation and amenity options for those accessing the water. Visitors should note that the access road and campground may be subject to high water levels and seasonal closures, so it's advisable to check conditions before visiting.

Overview
Bushay Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. The access road to Bushay Campground is subject to high water levels. For this reason the campground is often closed during the rainy months. If high water levels continue into the late spring and early summer months, reservations may be cancelled by Lake...

Overview
Bushay Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. The access road to Bushay Campground is subject to high water levels. For this reason the campground is often closed during the rainy months. If high water levels continue into the late spring and early summer months, reservations may be cancelled by Lake Mendocino staff with a full refund. Every effort will be made to provide advance notice in the event of cancellations.The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. A wide variety of recreational opportunities is available, including boating, swimming, water skiing, 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 7-mile Kaweyo Trail, which is open to hiking and horseback riding. This trail winds from the lake to the dam, providing excellent views of the lake and wildlife in the area.Facilities
This campground offers more than 100 family sites, many of which overlook the lake. Multiple group sites are also available. The Mesa Day-Use Area is within the campground and offers a group picnic shelter with electric hookups. Family picnic sites are also located here, complete with tables and grills.Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and playground. A horse staging area is located in the campground near the Kaweyo Trailhead.
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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