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GeneralWelcome 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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About Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area
Number of accommodations: 10
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
kathleen G
September 23, 2025
Kyen campground [the sign says 'Ky-En'] was a pleasant place to stay for 2 nights. On the north shore of Lake Mendocino, it was relaxing and nicely spread out. Coming in at the end of the season, the campground was also 80% empty, so most campers were spread out. There were ducks and geese at the lakeshore, and many sites had electrical and/or water.
If there was a drawback, it is that poison oak is common here, so we constantly had to watch where we were walking. We also camp with 3 cats, and had to keep their leads short enough they wouldn't wander into a patch and bring it back on their fur. The camp host was also pleasant and helpful.
Adrianna P
September 22, 2025
I enjoyed the spot I picked out. For sure I will be returning. It was a pleasant stay for my friends and family. Thank you once again. See you next year.
Jacqueline L
September 22, 2025
This was my first time going to the lake and it was so sad to see how trashed the area is. A lot of the people there were extremely loud-the family next to me was screaming and cussing at each other for hours, jet skiis buzzing around, crummy edm blasting. Don’t go here if you’re looking for a relaxing time in nature…
Chad F
September 22, 2025
Like others said, lots of poison oak so be wary. Other than that it was beautiful! Will definitely be coming back!
Adrianna P
September 22, 2025
I enjoyed the spot I picked out. For sure I will be returning. It was a pleasant stay for my friends and family. Thank you once again. See you next year.
Jacqueline L
September 22, 2025
This was my first time going to the lake and it was so sad to see how trashed the area is. A lot of the people there were extremely loud-the family next to me was screaming and cussing at each other for hours, jet skiis buzzing around, crummy edm blasting. Don’t go here if you’re looking for a relaxing time in nature…
Chad F
September 22, 2025
Like others said, lots of poison oak so be wary. Other than that it was beautiful! Will definitely be coming back!
Alyson F
September 18, 2025
Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with this campsite and would not recommend it, especially for families. While our site was closer to the water, it was also directly next to the main road that runs through the campground. We arrived after dark, but the next morning it quickly became clear that it didn’t feel like the safest place to stay.
Many of the vehicles passing through looked run-down, and a few encounters made us uncomfortable—for example, one car slowly drove past our site multiple times while eyeing us and our gear. The restroom near our site also seemed to attract people from outside the campground coming in to use the showers, which added to the uneasy feeling. On top of that, a young couple in a beat-up van spent a lot of time driving and walking around the grounds while loudly arguing with each other.
We did drive around to see other sites, and a few off the main road looked somewhat better, but overall the environment just didn’t feel secure or family-friendly. Sadly, this isn’t a place we would return to or recommend.
Alyson F
September 18, 2025
Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with this campsite and would not recommend it, especially for families. While our site was closer to the water, it was also directly next to the main road that runs through the campground. We arrived after dark, but the next morning it quickly became clear that it didn’t feel like the safest place to stay.
Many of the vehicles passing through looked run-down, and a few encounters made us uncomfortable—for example, one car slowly drove past our site multiple times while eyeing us and our gear. The restroom near our site also seemed to attract people from outside the campground coming in to use the showers, which added to the uneasy feeling. On top of that, a young couple in a beat-up van spent a lot of time driving and walking around the grounds while loudly arguing with each other.
We did drive around to see other sites, and a few off the main road looked somewhat better, but overall the environment just didn’t feel secure or family-friendly. Sadly, this isn’t a place we would return to or recommend.
Kathi P
September 16, 2025
Campgrounds was crowded during the weekend and loud boats on Lake Mendocino. Bathroom could have been better maintained. Made the mistake of getting a site right next to road that bisects campground, tho good view of lake and easy to get to bathroom and lake. Made a shift after everyone left on Sunday and got the perfect quiet lakefront site with a cleaner bathroom. Staff exceedingly helpful.
Location Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area
Address:
1400 Marina Drive
Ukiah, CA, 95482
United States
From the South (San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Ukiah): Follow Highway 101 North towards Ukiah. Approximately 5 miles north of Ukiah, take Highway 20 East. Continue on Highway 20 East for approximately 2 miles. 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 miles south of Willits, take Highway 20 East. Continue on Highway 20 East for approximately 2 miles. 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 miles traveling past Clearlake and Blue Lakes. Approximately 3 miles 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.
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
GeneralWelcome 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
