RV rental Lake Mendocino, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Lake Mendocino, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Located in the middle of California wine country, Lake Mendocino is a beautiful lake surrounded by trees and near the gateway to the Redwoods. Although the lake looks like it has always been there, it was actually formed by the creation of a dam in 1958 near the city of Ukiah, and today is used by people all over California for a range of recreational activities. Search for an RV in Mendocino County, and head out on a fabulous outdoor adventure with the family.
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Getting Outdoors
With many miles of hiking and biking trails around the lake, the area is popular with those looking to escape busy city life and enjoy the great outdoors. One of the most popular trails in the region is the Mendocino Loop Trail, combining the three main trails of the lake to make one long 18-mile trail that is accessible for a range of hiking abilities. For a walk that is a little more challenging, you can cross the dam and walk up the hill to be rewarded with a spectacular view of the lake behind you. The trails are very well marked and are great to explore at different times of the year when the colors change.
Camping at Lake Mendocino
There are a few camping areas around Lake Mendocino, and a popular spot is the Bushay Recreation Area. This year-round state park RV campground offers over 100 family sites, many of which overlook the lake. There are three group sites available as well if camping at Lake Mendocino with a large group of people. Electric hookups are available, as well as flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, and a playground.
Exploring the Area
Pay a visit to the Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House to learn all about the artist Grace Hudson, and the artist region of Ukiah and its history. The museum houses art from Hudson, as well as a range of other contemporary and native American art. For those that are a fan of architecture, the building themselves are pretty impressive to see, the Sun House being built in 1911, therefore is more than a century old. Admission is free on the last Friday of the month, so if you are looking to rent a camper near Lake Mendocino at this time, it is definitely worth a visit.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Shakota Trail (Northbound), CACalpella, CA
- Lake Mendocino, CAUkiah, CA
- Vichy Springs Resort [PRIVATE PROPERTY], CAUkiah, CA
- City View Trail, CAUkiah, CA
- Lower Orr Creek Loop Trail, CAUkiah, CA
- Upper Orr Creek Loop Trail, CAUkiah, CA
- Canyon Creek Trail, CAUkiah, CA
- Montgomery Woods North Side Trail, CAWillits, CA
- Glen Eden Trail, CALakeport, CA
- Montgomery Grove Trail, CANavarro, CA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Bushay Recreation Area, CAMendocino County, CA
- Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino, CAMendocino County, CA
- Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area, CAMendocino County, CA
- Willits KOA, CAMendocino County, CA
- Fuller Grove Group Campground, CALake County, CA
- Clear Lake Campground, MIMontmorency County, MI
- Letts Lake Campground, CAColusa County, CA
- Dixie Glade Campground, CAColusa County, CA
- Russian River RV Campground, CASonoma County, CA
- Old Mill Campground, CAColusa County, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Mendocino
Laura W.
July, 2025
This is our third year renting an RV through Outdoorsy. Dan was the absolute best host who communicated clearly. We loved the size of the RV. We have been in smaller and larger RV's. The way the kitchen is laid out and open the whole room (instead of a galley kitchen) made the whole place feel much bigger. It was spotless and Dan's wife left us some flowers in the RV which was a sweet touch. The kitchen had great supplies. I would just add more salad/mixing bowls. Dan delivered our RV on time and showed up on Sunday before noon which was perfect (as we have had to wait in the past). We really enjoyed this experience and would gladly rent from him again in a year!
Brian P.
July, 2025
This was our first Outdoorsy experience and it was fantastic. Kate's trailer was clean, well stocked, and exactly as advertised. Kate was very communicative and friendly and the entire experience was great! We would be thrilled to rent from Kate again.
Weston M.
July, 2025
Great Experience! The trailer was absolutely perfect – super clean, well-stocked, and exactly as described. The host was amazing – very accommodating with both pick-up and drop-off, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I would 100% rent again. Highly recommend!
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