Very pretty but there is a charge which is not great. If there was free access to go swiming or put…read morea board or kayak in that would be nice

This lake is so beautiful! A perfect place to be at on a hot summer day. It's located right off the…read morehighway, with parking on the shoulder. The area we hung around at had a huge rope swing! It was my first time on a rope swing and it was scary but fun! The water felt really nice as well. There are a couple resorts across the lake. I'd love to visit this lake again.

going to fuller camp ground was the best idea ever. This is a family camp ground only 16 dollars…read moreper night.Family friendly, hiking, fishing and a good card game at the camp site, then the camp fire stories and finding stick for roasting marshmellows. they have a boat launch for only 5 dollars per launch. water like glass and clean. even the kids said this camping trip was the best and they did not have cell phone service ---

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Good camping reservoir for kayaking…read more The camp sites are kind of hot in the summer because of the scarcity of shade trees. Bringing your own shade structures is recommended. A picnic table is located at each campsite. There are portable potties at the campsite. There are a limited number vault toilets, also. The reservoir has a lot of wildlife in the vicinity. This includes a lot of bird life, fish, and a herd of elk.

Absolutely beautiful. First time going and will definitely be making a return trip. The friend that…read moreI met there has been fishing there for many many years. I can now understand why.

Lake Mendocino offers something for everyone: Swimming, hiking, wildlife, cycling, boating,…read morecamping, RV spaces, and even new friendships if you play your cards right! If you plan on camping, Lake Mendocino offers a safe and family-friendly campground environment with kind park rangers to answer questions if needed. Be sure to bring the entire family's bicycles for hours and hours of fun! Good to know: When camping next to large groups, expect to hear music, laughter, and good times being had late into the evening hours.

My first time here, went with family members that come here to fish & hike and meet up with local…read morefriends. I was SHOCKED by the water level! I mean I have been born & raised in California so why on earth would I be shocked by drought conditions?! Well... We just came out of a drought and it's still early in the year w/o enough rain or snowpack but DAMN I really didn't expect it to be soooooo bad! Saying that I follow the news very closely so I have heard it is Lakes Mendicino, Sonoma and Folsom are drying up fast. Along with most of our reservoirs... I cannot comment on how beautiful this lake would be when full, I can't wait to come back in a few years after this drought and see this place in its glory! I do know people are still catching fish and enjoying the beauty of nature here. We met a couple of very friendly geese and an old fisherman who lived near here and shared fishing stories as well as facts about the lake and some of the rocks I was finding... All in all it was a nice stop on our roadtrip!

Too much goose it was a nice area to hangout by the water I just didn't like how there was so much…read moregoose poop and dog poop everywhere you walked.

Great for kayaking and paddle boarding. Water level is high this year so the beach and picnic area…read moreare mostly submerged. Water is not the cleanest, but is swimmable area is beautiful not many trees.

Came for a hiking outing, so not for fishing nor kayaking. Though on the lake itself, there were…read moreplenty of those activities. So this place is off the beaten path. It is tucked into the hills east of the Napa Valley. The country roads to get here are narrow and windy. Though a little tough to get to, what you will get in return is lack of crowds and serenity. Did a 5 mile loop here, which started with a climb up a hill through an oak lined trail. It climbs for about 25-30 minutes, and most parts are quite shady, so quite nice. Most of the views are just of the neighboring canyon landscape. You also may run into a few cows here and there. You also may run into pockets of bugs flying in clusters. This doesn't really *bug* me, but just FYI. On the descend is where you will run into the lake. The remaining part of the hike will now be flat, out in the sun but literally lake side. The blue from the sky and lake mirror off each other. A cool breeze often bounces off the lake to ease you from all the sun bathing you will be exposed to. But if you take out your earbuds for a while and just listen to the natural sounds here, (highly recommended), it will sedate you into a meditative state. This lake is so quiet, that you can hear the voices from the people on the boats, hundreds of yards away. It's crazy. So lots of bikes on this trail as well, especially this flat, lakeside part. So keep on the right side and be mindful on what's behind you at all times. And even though out in the cuts, you're still really only about 20 minutes away from restaurants/wineries of the Napa Valley.

As a local, this is one of my favorite places to spend time outdoors. If you follow the road all…read morethe way until it dead ends you can park and follow the trail around the lake, or you can go up into the trails that veer off of the main trial up into the hill. These paths are dog friendly which is a huge plus, and the trails are great for mountain bike riding! We've also kayaked as well and have come across fresh water otters that are so curious and love to follow your kayak. The absolute BEST time to come visit is in the spring when the grass is so green and all of the flowers are blooming. The water is usually very calm and there is a ton of wildlife to just sit and watch. It's one of the most scenic places in the valley, and it's so close to downtown St. Helena so after you can always go get lunch! Whether you're visiting or live in the valley, visit this gem!

Just a beautiful location with great views in Sonoma. A nice respite from wine tasting where you…read morecan do a quick hike, get out on the water, or just admire the amazing views. Bring a picnic lunch or just relax.

Lake: 5 stars Public boat ramp on the opposite side of the…read morelake: 4 stars Marina Boat Rental Management and Staff: 1 star Lake Sonoma itself is really nice. Like most lakes in California it's not a natural lake but it's still surrounded by beautiful hills. Plus, it's a lovely drive out from 101 on Dry Creek Road. It might have been cool to go out on the lake too. Our pre-paid, confirmed reservation for a five person pontoon boat was cancelled out from under us with no warning. Nothing was done to make it right. The staff acted like this happens all the time, and that it was our problem. They said the boat was "broken," with no details. It seems more likely that they just double booked and didn't tell us. We booked online, fully paid in advance, and received a confirmation email. What they did do was send us a form email at almost 4pm the day before our reservation. Since it looks like a promotion email, I didn't see it. No phone call, which would have prevented the whole problem. It's amazing when a business tells a rental customer you *must call* to cancel a reservation 24 hours in advance and email cancellations won't be accepted. Yet for the marina staff and management? Different rules. Email cancellations only hours before the reservation and no call needed. Two sets of rules. Even that might have been ok if they had also clearly stated this double standard. As for a resolution, none was offered. We are on a two-week trip to the area so our plans our flexible. Our time of day is flexible. The number of people we can bring is even flexible. But was *any* attempt made to offer an alternative booking? No. They had no other boats to rent except kayaks and canoes, so basically we were S.O.L. But to add insult to injury, they just did not care. Meanwhile, my wife and I made lunches for five people, packed our gear for a day on the boat plus a cooler, we brought along my 76 year old dad as well as our two sons, ages 9 and 12. Sure, we spent two hours driving round trip to the Lake Sonoma Marina to rent a pontoon boat that was "broke down." (See photo below.) Sure we drove 76 miles round trip for nothing. Sure, we burned $15 in gas but who cares. Sure, my wife took off of work to join us for a what could have been a great day on the water. Sure, my sons were disappointed. I just really hope that the management and staff of Lake Sonoma Marina aren't in any way inconvenienced. I'd hate for more than five peoples' day to be ruined due to their thoughtlessness.

Love this Place - Great Opportunity to fish, water ski, swim, and enjoy family time. My friends and…read moreI had a blast renting a speed boat and waterskiing. The price is reasonable and a great escape on a hot summer day. The boat launch and parking is only $5.00!!! WOW - Double WoW!!

8/16/19-8/18/19. This review is for the Liberty Glen campgrounds; I reserved a double site for a…read moregroup of 14 and chose Loop B 63... where there is 3 smelly Porta potties and the water was so hard to locate that we thought there was no accessible water in the whole Loop B, (we used our own water). We ended up finding the water on the last day when we were packing, it's a long white tube with a green lever a few feet behind the garbage can where the grass/dirt are. Almost all of their restrooms were locked. Their website says there's warm shower, yes, only at Loop C (but watch out! My sister showered in one of the stalls in the women's restroom and it was cold water). Their website says there's toilets, yes, in loop C. The campsite itself is not too bad; it was spacious, and we had both shade and sun. And Yes, Yellow Jackets everywhere. FYI- Lake Sonoma/beach is a private facility and they charge $10 for parking. All and all, it wasn't too bad and even the first timers said they'll go camping again... just maybe at a different campground.

There is no denying this is a beautiful lake, my only issue is the drive up is brutal (unless you…read morehave a 4x4), we almost didn't make it. Would love to visit again but would rent a 4wd SUV next time!

I have been here 3 times and I am going to be straight with you. The road is hard to go up. It gets…read morevery narrow at times and is rough from the 5 to the lake. That section alone will take you 1.5-2 hours. The last 5-6 miles are unpaved and combo with the narrow roads, with a small vehicle it can be difficult and most importantly nerve racking to navigate. It is not for the faint of heart. One guy who came in on an off road vehicle said to me "I can't believe you made it here" and another person I talked to on my last day said her mother freaked out so bad they were trying to find an alternate way home. There is a lake (obviously) and you can catch small bass. A man we talked to said there is trout earlier in the year when it is colder. There are no running toilets or showers so outhouse only. The yellow jackets are NO JOKE. I woke up the first morning and thought they were swarming my tent but no - they were swarming our table. I would say easily 30 yellow jackets at all times around our table until sunset and if I wanted to cook anything with meat, I'd just give up because the second I opened it, 30 bees would be all over it. Lastly, the spots are first come first serve and there are not many of them