U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · CA

Bushay Recreation Area

Lakefront site at Bushay CampgroundPhoto · USACE
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
167Sites
78 ftMax rig

The place

Bushay Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. The access road to Bushay Campground is subject to high water levels. For this reason the campground is often closed during the rainy months. If high water levels continue into the late spring and early summer months, reservations may be cancelled by Lake Mendocino staff with a full refund. Every effort will be made to provide advance notice in the event of cancellations. The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the Russian River. Keep reading

A wide variety of recreational opportunities is available, including boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. 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 the 7-mile Kaweyo Trail, which is open to hiking and horseback riding. This trail winds from the lake to the dam, providing excellent views of the lake and wildlife in the area. Facilities This campground offers more than 100 family sites, many of which overlook the lake. Group sites may also be available. The Mesa Day-Use Area is within the campground and offers a group picnic shelter. Family picnic sites are also located here, complete with tables and grills. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and playground. Natural Features 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. 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.

The sites · 167

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BUSHAYB001management30 ft
BUSHAYB002management35 ft
BUSHAYB003management39 ft
BUSHAYB004management32 ft
BUSHAYB005management43 ft
BUSHAYB006management35 ft
BUSHAYB007management38 ft
BUSHAYB008management37 ft
BUSHAYB009management40 ft
BUSHAYB010management48 ft
BUSHAYB011management62 ft
BUSHAYB012management49 ft
BUSHAYB013management52 ft
BUSHAYB014management47 ft
BUSHAYB015management54 ft
BUSHAYB016management55 ft
BUSHAYB017management25 ft
BUSHAYB018management50 ft
BUSHAYB019management36 ft
BUSHAYB020management42 ft
BUSHAYB021management34 ft
BUSHAYB022management57 ft
BUSHAYB023management23 ft
BUSHAYB024management30 ft
BUSHAYB025management43 ft
BUSHAYB026management37 ft
BUSHAYB027management36 ft
BUSHAYB028management47 ft
BUSHAYB029management51 ft
BUSHAYB030management40 ft
BUSHAYB031management53 ft
BUSHAYB032management45 ft
BUSHAYB033management51 ft
BUSHAYB034management48 ft
BUSHAYB035management32 ft
BUSHAYB036management32 ft
BUSHAYB037management37 ft
BUSHAYB038management70 ft
BUSHAYB039management40 ft
BUSHAYB040management54 ft
BUSHAYB041management56 ft
BUSHAYB042management41 ft
BUSHAYB043management25 ft
BUSHAYB044management44 ft
BUSHAYB045management52 ft
BUSHAYB046management42 ft
BUSHAYB047standard nonelectric46 ft
BUSHAYB048management34 ft
BUSHAYB049management46 ft
BUSHAYB050management32 ft
BUSHAYB051management43 ft
BUSHAYB052standard nonelectric53 ft
BUSHAYB053standard nonelectric45 ft
BUSHAYB054standard nonelectric61 ft
BUSHAYB055standard nonelectric56 ft
BUSHAYB056standard nonelectric71 ft
BUSHAYB057standard nonelectric69 ft
BUSHAYB058standard nonelectric58 ft
BUSHAYB059standard nonelectric65 ft
BUSHAYB060standard nonelectric48 ft

SHOWING 60 OF 167 SITES

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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