Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino
Calpella, California · 787 ft · In Mendocino Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 787 ft (240 m)787 ft240 m
Sites1
Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 23 staff entries left out.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Drinking water
- Playground
- Toilets
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About
Overview
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.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny80°38°
- WedSunny85°47°
- ThuSunny93°50°
- FriSunny93°48°
- SatSunny86°45°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
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- 9.2 mi
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- 9.9 mi
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South Willow Creek Camp
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- 13 mi
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Location and contact
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