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Reviews (229)
What Guests Are Saying
Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area is a popular family-friendly destination with clean sites, hot showers, and convenient access to Lake Mendocino, making it ideal for swimming and water activities. Many visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and the natural setting, although some have noted noise issues and a lack of supervision at night. Overall, guests enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and amenities, expressing a desire to return despite some maintenance and management concerns.
What Guests Are Saying
Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area is a popular family-friendly destination with clean sites, hot showers, and convenient access to Lake Mendocino, making it ideal for swimming and water activities. Many visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and the natural setting, although some have noted noise issues and a lack of supervision at night. Overall, guests enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and amenities, expressing a desire to return despite some maintenance and management concerns.
Review Summary
Catery V
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: KYEN
I love this place! excellent for families <3
Jeremy P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: KYEN
Very easy and very nice accommodation area
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: KYEN
I love Lake Mendocino and staying in the Ky-en campground at the water’s edge. I’ve been doing so, nearly annually, for over 45 years. Overall conditions of the facilities have continually deteriorated over time. Condition of the parking surface needs repair in our and most sites.
The single lane ”road” leaving the campground on the east end was in deplorable condition. The asphalt was 85% destroyed. A deep unavoidable pothole bent one of my trailer axles. Please properly maintain the asphalt surfaces in the campground.
Mayra R
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: KYEN
It was wonderful staying there.
Doreen C
VerifiedAugust 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: KYEN
It was a great location. The water was wonderful and the bathrooms were close with the showers. I won’t be coming back in a few more weeks.
Brandon s
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: KYEN
We love lake mendo kids had fun in the boat in camping
Jeff G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: KYEN
Beautiful views of the lake from a nicely shaded campsite that made the hot day very delightful. Facilities were clean and in good working order. we use this as an overnighter when we come to Ukiah for health appointments or shopping. Nice that they honor Senior Lifetime Pass 50% discount!
Diane A
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: KYEN
There were very bad reviews about this camp ground and I was hesitant to visit because of them, but now I’m thinking the bad reviews were deliberate to keep people away. The bad: trash all over the campgrounds (we spent time cleaning up our campground and adjacent ones); No visible presence of rangers; lots of poison oak. The good: very quiet, very secluded, very beautiful. Fantastic access to the lake -water was incredible. Beautiful hiking/biking trails; good access to town for forgotten items; clean bathrooms and showers- incredible water pressure and very hot water (reviews say a lot of homeless use campground, but who can blame them? I would too if I was in that situation). Recommendations: additional trash dumpsters- there is only one dumpster at the entrance, which is a long walk from the upper camp sites; maybe volunteers to clean up/enforce clean up rules at campsites? A camp host? Will definitely return (we went the weekend after schools reopened which may have made it less busy).
bryan g
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: KYEN
Great place for those seeking campgrounds near a body of water. The restrooms were serviced about 2-3 times a day, so they were clean. The showers had warm water, so that’s a big plus. Definitely returning next year!
Rod S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: KYEN
The campground suffered some neglect but has recently been improved a bit. Flush toilets and showers are always welcome. The campers were all cordial and it was a restful and peaceful experience.
Location & Directions for Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area
1400 Marina Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482 United States
Elevation: 249 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From the South (San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Ukiah):</strong> Follow Highway 101 North towards Ukiah. Approximately 5 mi north of Ukiah, take Highway 20 East. Continue on Highway 20 East for approximately 2 mi. Turn right onto Marina Dr. ...
From the South (San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Ukiah): Follow Highway 101 North towards Ukiah. Approximately 5 mi north of Ukiah, take Highway 20 East. Continue on Highway 20 East for approximately 2 mi. 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 mi south of Willits, take Highway 20 East. Continue on Highway 20 East for approximately 2 mi. 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 mi traveling past Clearlake and Blue Lakes. Approximately 3 mi 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.
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.
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.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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