Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area

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Mendocino County Sherriff’s Office: (707) 463-4086

Lake Mendocino Project Office (M-F, 8 AM – 4 PM): (707) 467-4200

Rules and Regulations: This campground is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and we are dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all our visitors. As the primary reservation holder, you are responsible for the conduct of your group. Rowdy, disorderly, or disruptive behavior – including fighting or aggressive behavior towards anyone – may result in immediate removal from the campground.

By making a reservation at this facility, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to abide by all campground rules and to follow the directions of campground staff and Park Rangers. Non-compliance is a violation of your camping permit and may result in a citation under 36 CFR Part 327

CAMPING BY RESERVATION ONLY

All reservations must be processed through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations cannot be made in person at this facility. Cash is not accepted. Same-day reservations are available.

Want to move sites? This facility allows self service modifications to your reservation. Please update your reservation before moving sites. If you need assistance please contact a Park Ranger or contact the Lake Office at 707-467-4200

QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10 PM - 6 AM : All noise amplification devices (including but not limited to radios, speakers, car stereos or boom boxes) and generators must be turned OFF. Please be respectful of other campers and keep ambient noise to a minimum during quiet hours.

CHECK IN: 1 PM // CHECK OUT: 11 AM

- Please renew sites by 10:30 AM if you intend to stay another night

- Camping limited to 14 days in a 30 day period

PETS : Pets must be penned or on a six-foot leash, and under the owner's control at all times. Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles or at campsites. Please pick up after your pet.

ENTRANCE GATE CLOSURES : The campground entrance gate may be closed from 10 PM to 8 AM daily. No non-emergency vehicle access will be granted during this time. Vehicles may exit at any time through the exit gate. Locked out? Please park in designated parking along Marina Dr. or in a nearby parking lot and enter on foot to your camp site.

VEHICLES AND PARKING: All vehicles and camping trailers must fit on designated pad. Campground roads are one lane, winding, & narrow – RV/trailers over 30ft, including tow vehicle, are not advised. Pad lengths included in campsite information. No vehicle parking on grass or along roadway. Only boat trailer wheels are allowed on grass. Off-road vehicles are not permitted. Vehicles must stay on designated campground roads.

CAMPSITES: Camp in your designated site only. Please keep your campsite free of litter and waste material, utilize campground dumpsters for garbage. Campsites are limited to eight (8) persons per site.

This facility is for recreational camping only . Activities such as vehicle maintenance (including oil changes), commercial business operations, major site alterations, and the use of disruptive items like fireworks are strictly prohibited. Any activities deemed incompatible with recreational camping may be prohibited at the discretion of a Park Ranger to protect the safety and integrity of the facility and other campground users.

FULL HOOK-UP SITES : We offer a number of full hook-up sites. Please be advised the water, power, and sewer hookups may be up to 20 ft. away at some sites.

TENT SITES: Please be advised many sites only offer space for one tent.

NO UNATTENDED FIRES: Fires are permitted (unless otherwise prohibited) in designated fire rings only. Extinguish campfires completely before leaving your site or going to sleep. Please gather only dead and downed wood.

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.

FLUCTUATING LAKE LEVELS: Please be advised that Lake Mendocino boat ramps, some day-use and parking areas, and many campsites are subject to closure based on lake levels. In the event that high water levels force closures in Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day-Use Area, reservation holders will be refunded in full and notified as soon as possible. To check the status of our boat launches and other areas please contact the park office (707) 467-4200 or visit the Lake Mendocino Facebook page.

POISON OAK: Poison oak can be found throughout the campground. Please be on the look out and stay within your designated camping pad. Remember, leaves of three, let them be!