Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233532
When Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area reopens
Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
495
Openings · last 90 days
519
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 491 of 519 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (94.6%), with Tuesday (6) and Wednesday (6) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 07:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 495 of 519 detected openings (95.4%). The remaining 4.6% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 24 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 17–30 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 014 | 28 | 5.4% |
| 005 | 27 | 5.2% |
| 013 | 26 | 5.0% |
| 002 | 26 | 5.0% |
| 003 | 26 | 5.0% |
Site 014 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 28. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026 · of 94 monitored sites
Of the 4,042 tracked site-dates (Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026): 119 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 438 closed · 3,478 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
97.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 119 of 4,042 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026Not open online97.1%
Open site-dates119 / 4,042
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 120
Weekday openings80
Weekend openings39
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 80 fall on weekdays and 39 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Dec 2026December shows no online availability. 0 of 2,294 tracked site-dates are open there — 2,294 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 93 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 6 |
| 002 | 6 |
| 003 | 6 |
| 004 | 6 |
| 005 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
December0 of 2,294 · unavailable
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
119 open site-nights across 20 sites at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
93 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 20 2-night, 20 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 77 sites take 25 ft, 3 sites take 35 ft. 1 site of 93 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 20 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 002 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 003 | 25 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 004 | 25 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 005 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 006 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 007 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 009 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 010 | 25 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 011 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 012 | 25 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 013 | 25 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 015 | 20 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 016 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 017 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 018 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 019 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 020 | 30 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| 014 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6 |
About Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area
Overview
Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day-Use Area are conveniently situated on Lake Mendocino, in California's Northern Coast Range where redwood forests meet wine country. The lake is formed by the Coyote Dam on the East Fork of the Russian River and offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, 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 3-mile Shakota Trail, which begins in the Pomo Recreation Area just west of the campground and offers beautiful views of the lake.
Facilities
Kyen Campground offers 93 family sites within walking distance of the lake. The Oak Grove Day-Use Area has two group picnic shelters, one of which is reservable. Several family picnic sites with tables and grills are available on a first come, first served basis. Additional group picnic shelters and family sites are available in the nearby Pomo Recreation Area.
Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.
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.
94 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ft31 with hookups84 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
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 2 miles. Turn right onto Marina Dr. Continue past the North Boat Ramp and Oak Grove Day-Use Area until you reach the campground Entrance Station on your right. 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 2 miles. Turn right onto Marina Dr. Continue past the North Boat Ramp and Oak Grove Day-Use Area until you reach the campground Entrance Station on your right. 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 3 miles after the Potter Valley turn-off, turn left onto Marina Dr. Continue past the North Boat Ramp and Oak Grove Day-Use Area until you reach the campground Entrance Station on your right.
1400 Marina Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482707-467-4200
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area?
Reservations for Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area are made through Recreation.gov. 97.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 119 of 4,042 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 519 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area in the last 7 days, 495 over 30 days and 519 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 491 of 519 (94.6%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area?
20 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area fit a 35-foot RV?
3 of the 93 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft. 92 of those 93 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area?
November 2026, with 119 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 1,748.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 24 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 17-30 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Kyen Campground and Oak Grove Day Use Area?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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