Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino

Chekaka Campground is closed indefinitely.

Facilities

Che Ka Ka Campground is closed. The Overlook Day Use Area in the Che Ka Ka Recreation Area is available for reservations.

Nearby attractions

The charming city of Ukiah, less than 15 minutes away, offers a variety of shopping and dining opportunities, museums and golf courses. The Ukiah Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, offering fresh produce, local wines, arts and crafts and live music.

Natural feaures

Lake Mendocino lies in the scenic rolling hills of Coyote Valley. Groves of oak mixed with manzanita and pines forest the area, offering limited shade and an excellent bird and wildlife habitat.

Recreation

The 1,822-acre lake provides abundant boating, swimming and water skiing opportunities. Anglers will find sunfish, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, white and channel catfish, bluegill and perch. Several miles of trails wind around Lake Mendocino, including a 3-mile trail that begins at the lake overlook and loops around to the north end of the lake, where a designated swim beach is located. The Lake Mendocino Disc Golf Course offers 18 holes between its north and south courses. The rolling terrain is heavily wooded in some areas, making for challenging tunnel shots with obstacles around most pins.

Driving directions to Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino

From San Francisco, travel north on Highway 101 for 2 miles past Ukiah to Lake Mendocino Drive Exit. Turn left at North State Street traffic light, then right onto Lake Mendocino Drive. The campground is located at the top of the hill.

Location and contact info

Lake Mendocino Drive, CA 95482

For campground inquires, please call:707-467-4200

Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino details

Checkin time: 1:00 PM
Checkout time: 11:00 AM
Max num of people: 8
Max num of vehicles: 2
Max vehicle length: 35
Pets allowed

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Amenities at Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino

other
Shade

supplies
Fire pit
Picnic table
BBQ

Activities at Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino

Camping

Hiking

Boating

Fishing

Biking

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