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Bushay Recreation Area

Mendocino Lake

🏕️ CampgroundMendocino CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.1 (77)
Bushay Recreation Area
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 167 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 13d ago.
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💡 In short

Bushay Recreation Area in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.2 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Bushay Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~450 mi from LA

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆77 ratings
5★45
4★10
3★8
2★11
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4
T-Mobile2.6/4
Verizon2.5/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bushay Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bushay Recreation Area?

Bushay Recreation Area in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Bushay Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bushay Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bushay Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Bushay Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bushay Recreation Area a good campground?

Bushay Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 77 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bushay Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bushay Recreation Area, AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 22 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bushay Recreation Area located?

Bushay Recreation Area is located in Mendocino Coast, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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