Chekaka Campground Description

Lake Mendocino is located in the northern coast range of California, where redwood forests meet the wine country. Coyote Dam, built and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is 160 feet high and 3,500 feet long, creating a lake with a surface area of 1,822 acres. The project provides flood damage reduction, water conservation, hydroelectric power, as well as a variety of recreational opportunities. Chekaka Campground's 22 sites are within walking distance to the lake and dam. The campground has vault toilets, no full hook-ups and no showers. The south boat ramp is near by, where a public phone is available. Two day use areas with picnic shelters, tables, grills and an 18-hole disc golf course are also within walking distance of the campground. A 3 mile hiking trail begins at the Overlook and loops around to the north end of the lake, where a designated swim beach is located.

Chekaka Campground Services

Within Facility, Bike Trail, Boat Launch Ramp, Disc Golf, Dumpster, Entrance Station, Fire Rings, Hiking Trail, Horse Staging Area, Horse Trail, Lantern Post, Pay Telephone, Picnic Tables, Playground, Potable Water, Vault Restroom Within 10 Miles, Fishing Supplies, Gasoline, Grocery, Picnic Shelter

Chekaka Campground Alerts

ADA accessible sites available for persons with proof of disability. These sites will be availible on a first come first serve basis.Campground open during the summer months. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Check-out time 11am. Check-in time 1 pm. All site holders, even those occupants made under multiple reservations, must register/ check in for their site during booth hours, which are intermittent between 7:30 am and 10 pm. Maximum vehicles 2 per site, all vehicles must have vehicle pass to enter campground. Entrance gate is closed and locked at 10 pm. Persons with dogs off leash will be cited, and sites with overnight disturbance complaints are grounds for eviction. Overnight parking in day use areas is not permitted. Off road vehicles not permitted. More information: http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/mendocino

Chekaka Campground Directions

Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino (CA) N39 12.164 W123 11.197 CA 95482-9404 From San Francisco, travel north on Highway 101, 2 miles past Ukiah, to Lake Mendocino Drive exit. Turn left (north) at North State Street traffic light and right (east) on to Lake Mendocino Drive. The campground is located at the top of the hill on the right, 2 miles from Highway 101. From Sacramento travel north on I-5, then take Highway 20 west, toward Clearlake. Continue on Highway 20 until it meets Highway 101 (just north of Ukiah), then go south on Highway 101 to Lake Mendocino Drive exit. Turn left (north) at North State Street traffic light and right (east) on to Lake Mendocino Drive. The campground is located at the top of the hill on the right, 2 miles from Highway 101.