Bushay Recreation Area in CA -- Campground & RV Camping

Bushay Recreation Area sits on the shores of Lake Mendocino in northern California's Coyote Valley, framed by oak groves, manzanita, and pines. The campground has more than 100 family sites, flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, a playground, and family picnic areas with tables and grills. The 1,822-acre reservoir formed by Coyote Dam on the Russian River supports boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing for bass and catfish. Nearby, the 7-mile Kaweyo Trail welcomes hikers and horseback riders, while Ukiah is less than 15 minutes away.

Getting there: 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 3 miles. Just after you see Lake Mendocino on your right, you will cross a tall bridge. Take the first left after the bridge. Follow the road under the bridge and along the river until you reach the Host Booth at the top of the hill. 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 3 miles. Just after you see Lake Mendocino on your right, you will cross a tall bridge. Take the first left after the bridge. Follow the road under the bridge and along the river until you reach the Host Booth at the top of the hill. 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 2 miles after the Potter Valley turn-off you will see a sign for Lake Mendocino Recreation Area. Take the first right after the sign. Follow the road under the bridge and along the river until you reach the Host Booth at the top of the hill.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 166-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• The Lake Mendocino shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
• 10 on the water, with most of them shaded.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
• Cow Mountain Ridge stands 2,842 ft above the map pin, 7.0 miles southeast.