Bushay Recreation Area
Bushay Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in California. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.23501, -123.16593
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 707-467-4200
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bushay Recreation Area
Overview 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. 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, s
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump station · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 1 designated routes (6 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Camp Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bushay Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Kyen Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Kyen Campground And Oak Grove Day Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Pomo Day Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Miti Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.