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Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area

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General

Welcome to Kyen Campground! We highly recommend booking your reservation in advance as on-site mobile reception is limited. Please note that all reservations must be made online. We are a cashless facility and cannot collect payments at the campground.

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Featured amenities

Showers
Playground

About Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area

Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day-Use Area are conveniently situated on Lake Mendocino, in California's Northern Coast Range where redwood forests meet wine country. The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the East Fork of the Russian River and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, and horseback riding.

Number of accommodations: 10

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: KYEN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: KYEN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: KYEN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: KYEN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: KYEN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: KYEN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: KYEN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: KYEN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: KYEN
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: KYEN
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (171)

What Guests Are Saying

Kyen Campground offers a beautiful setting near Lake Mendocino, with clean facilities, hot showers, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciated the spacious, private campsites and the lake's accessibility for swimming and fishing. However, some noted issues with noise from other campers, unlevel sites, and litter around the lake, but overall, most guests expressed a desire to return.

Review Summary

3.9
171 reviews
5
46.8%
80
4
16.4%
28
3
22.8%
39
2
3.5%
6
1
10.5%
18

David L

Verified

May 18, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: KYEN

3

It was a nice area but the sites were very close. There were a lot of locals that partied past the quiet time and unfortunately, there was no park ranger or any attendant at the booth the entire time. When we arrived, there was an unhoused individual that had set up camp inour spot. When I addressed the situation, they simply moved to the next site. They did not reserves the spot so as the campground fioled up, they hoped to other open spots until there was nothing left.

Carley P

Verified

April 17, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: KYEN

5

Great spot

Carley P

Verified

April 17, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: KYEN

5

Great spot

Cecilia C

Verified

April 13, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: KYEN

5

My husband and I love AC/ A. C. E campgrounds for value, decent amenities, and in general, locations. Kyen CG was great, a bit rustic but the basic bathrooms and showers were clean and had hot water. Lake Mendocino was warm enough for a half—mile swim. For me, the lake set the bar for the 5- star rating but the campground itself was also nice, though most sites are on a slight slope. Loved having a good grill to cook on and for having a fire. I do think that the campsites could use more frequent cleaning between visitors. We picked up a small bag full of plastic bottle tops cigarette butts, old crushed cans and the like. We have been full-timers for 12 years with a travel history that includes. a 14 month stay in Europe with our van, 19 Mexican states to Guatemala, 4 US crossings, a trans-Canada tour and an extensive Alaskan tour via the Yukon as well as RV-ing in New Zealand and Australia. Point being that we’ve stayed at thousands of campgrounds and we liked Kyen CG, esp. for value in California. We will definitely return
We will definitely return to Kyen CG.

Cecilia C

Verified

April 13, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: KYEN

5

My husband and I love AC/ A. C. E campgrounds for value, decent amenities, and in general, locations. Kyen CG was great, a bit rustic but the basic bathrooms and showers were clean and had hot water. Lake Mendocino was warm enough for a half—mile swim. For me, the lake set the bar for the 5- star rating but the campground itself was also nice, though most sites are on a slight slope. Loved having a good grill to cook on and for having a fire. I do think that the campsites could use more frequent cleaning between visitors. We picked up a small bag full of plastic bottle tops cigarette butts, old crushed cans and the like. We have been full-timers for 12 years with a travel history that includes. a 14 month stay in Europe with our van, 19 Mexican states to Guatemala, 4 US crossings, a trans-Canada tour and an extensive Alaskan tour via the Yukon as well as RV-ing in New Zealand and Australia. Point being that we’ve stayed at thousands of campgrounds and we liked Kyen CG, esp. for value in California. We will definitely return
We will definitely return to Kyen CG.

Catherine M

Verified

April 5, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: KYEN

5

Me and my family loved it! Went to celebrate my birthday weekend and had a wonderful time!

Catherine M

Verified

April 5, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: KYEN

5

Me and my family loved it! Went to celebrate my birthday weekend and had a wonderful time!

Jeremiah O

Verified

March 22, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: KYEN

5

Clean bathrooms. Nice campgrounds been going since I was a little kid.

Jeremiah O

Verified

March 22, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: KYEN

5

Clean bathrooms. Nice campgrounds been going since I was a little kid.

Patryce Z

February 1, 2026

3

Overall it was a great place. My only issue was each night other guests were extremely loud and I couldn’t get a hold of anyone to report a noise complaint. It was extremely loud and lasted til almost 3 am

Location Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area

Address:
1400 Marina Drive
Ukiah, CA, 95482
United States

Highway access

Kyen Campground is accessible via US Route 101, which is approximately 10 miles to the east, providing access to the wider California highway network.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.2367 / -123.178

Elevation: 249 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Reservations are required and can be made online or by phone; cash is not accepted.
  • Check-in is at 1 PM and check-out is at 11 AM; renewals must be done by 10:30 AM.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • In case of emergency, contact emergency services or local authorities.
  • All visitors must adhere to campground rules and can be removed for disruptive behavior.
  • Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM; noise amplification devices and generators must be off during this time.
  • Recreational camping only; no vehicle maintenance, commercial activities, or disruptive items allowed.
  • Beware of poison oak; stay within designated pads.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed or penned and cannot be left unattended.

Vehicles & parking

  • The entrance gate is closed from 10 PM to 8 AM; no vehicle access during this time.
  • All vehicles must fit in designated pads; RVs over 30ft are not advised.

Site capacity

  • Campsites are limited to 8 persons and must be kept clean.

Utilities

  • Full hook-up sites are available; hookups may be up to 20 ft. away.

Site types & loops

  • Many tent sites accommodate only one tent.

Fires & fuel

  • Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings and must be fully extinguished before leaving.

Cancellation policy

  • Some areas may close due to fluctuating lake levels; full refunds will be provided for affected reservations.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Welcome to Kyen Campground! We highly recommend booking your reservation in advance as on-site mobile reception is limited. Please note that all reservations must be made online. We are a cashless facility and cannot collect payments at the campground.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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