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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
Nathan M
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: KYEN
Pros:
1. Full hookups for RVs at relatively inexpensive daily prices. That means basically unlimited power, water and pump out without having to move your RV or pay per usage.
2. Firepits with grates suitable for cooking.
3. Just cross the street to enjoy the warm lake.
Only drawbacks:
1. No rangers at the booth but we got by without them.
2. Lake is rocky and hard to walk on barefoot.
3. Poor cell coverage, maybe a good thing in some ways for those of you looking to disconnect for a few days. Consider bringing a Starlink kit if you need reliable access.
zhiyun w
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: KYEN
Pro: Nice lake. Self-serve Kayak rental. Boat inspection free. Clean bathroom - even it was clogged and trashed once, but it was cleaned within a day. Not all shower have hot water, but we are all able to shower.
Con: camping ground on a hill, slightly not even.
Nicole Z
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: KYEN
Perfect sites, quiet, clean, showers and restrooms perfect. Even had a back up on plumbing we called the number and they came out asap to fix.
Ted K
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: KYEN
Ky-en campground was great. However with only 2 rangers to support both Ky-en and Bushay campgrounds, there is significant need for increased maintenance. Bushay campground was closed for several seasons and badley needs maintenance. Downed trees, overgrown campsites etc. More staff is need as the work needed is far beyond the duties of 2 rangers. Federal cuts are causing serious degradation of a wonderful resource. Federal staffing cuts are harmful and wasteful of a great resource.
Ursula S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: KYEN
Camping spot 16 did not have a grill to cook on very disappointed in the park rangers treatment he was rude and condescending!
Kyle C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: KYEN
It was our first time at this campground and we absolutely loved it. Being right on the water was so nice. We will definitely be back!
Lisa W
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: KYEN
Site was great and very close to the water. Other campers were all friendly. Bathrooms were clean.
Michelle L
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: KYEN
Great location. Needs some upkeep and enforcement of policies and laws. No host?! Could not level camper out enough so fridge would work. Vagrants going through campground collecting cans/valuables 24/7. Black water drain backed up.
Pamela S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: KYEN
Look out for poison oak! We were in a campsite with pets and we had to cover several poison oak plants that were in walkways or hangout spaces within our site. Restrooms clogged very easy but were maintained daily. Great location right by the lake. Busy road at all hours of the night by campsites…road leads to day use and is not ever closed down.
Karen P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: KYEN
Smores Paddle Boarding and enjoying the Wood Peckers. Great place tonstacy. Just need more garbage cans. It was a hike to the onlt 2 in the campground
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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