US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Mendocino County, California.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Mendocino Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 1 |
| Site types | 1 group picnic area |
| RV hookups | Full hookups at 1 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 43 ft |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (707) 467-4200 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino before you go.
Chekaka Recreation Area is situated on Lake Mendocino in California's Mendocino Range, where redwood forests meet wine country. There is one reservable picnic pad in the Overlook Day-Use Area. Chekaka Campground has been permanently closed. 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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino is in Mendocino County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.