I don't want to give up any local secret spots but you need to know that whether you choose to…read moreswim. fish, or boat on Lake Mendesino it's gonna be a win for you. The water is clean and the water temperature is great. I'm just a local and aak that you respect it so that it can stay clean for several years to come. There's also a lot of wildlife out here. It's all great beautiful and amazing.

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.

It's not bad. It's more like car camping in place of using a cheap motel, which is exactly what I…read moreused it for when going to a friends' party in the area. The showers had a powerful flow and free. There was a pit in every spot I saw. It's mostly shady which is important in the hot Mendo sun. Otherwise, it's not that pretty and the lake is low due to the drought. My biggest beef was with the neighbors who were seriously redneck and swearing and asking if we'd left when we were in the tent (but our car was down in the lot). They weren't inappropriate enough to kick out, but they weren't classy by any means.

Ive been going here for over 30 years since I was a kid and this past weekend was by far the worst…read moreexperience Ive ever had here. Loud music and partying by many campers until 1-2am. plus cars driving by in the middle of the night. Years ago the park ranger would enforce the rules and close the road after 10pm so cars dont drive by. it was complete chaos. people just did what they wanted. drunk people walking around peoples campsites when sleeping. vomiting everywhere. the day use area had parties till 2am and it even said its closed at 8pm but the gates werent closed like they are supposed to. im never coming back here again and Ive been going here since the 80's. its to bad this used to be an amazing camping site.

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 ---

I hope you don't find this lake/campground, or at least don't have the cojones to get there. Great…read moreplace to unplug.

My wife and i has such a great time here. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The…read morecrew and ladies are Super nice and were helpful in every way. Special shout out to Louie for his continuous work ethic. We saw him getting things done no matter where we were on the site, ALWAYS. The hot tub monitor looked after the tub every day we there ensuring water quality and chemicals were exactly as they should be (we had one of the hope tub camps). Hiking, disc golf and an absolute classic old school pee wee golf course was clean and well maintained. Really had fun playing the 18 holes. Public clear water pool and hot tub. The little store is great with many necessities on hand. Well stocked with many things. The Arcade was ridiculous. 6 of the exact. same stuffed animal machines only there to take money. Can't wait till they upgrade it as it will be great when they do The only racecar machine was out of order. Really cool old town buildings. It's got tent, partial and full pull through hookup camp for any size campers or trailers. Public bathrooms, showers, dish wash station and laundry rooms were immaculate They also have a dump station. The grounds include a Skunk train station which is a Must do activity. We're going back for sure. Love it. Oh yeh. If you have an RC Car they have an amazing RC course which is very cool. And also a fishing pond where a license is NOT required Thanks Essie and Ashley and Louie and the rest of the crew for treating us so well. See you in Spring Matt & Stacy

Very special experience and staff was so kind. Cabins are nice and clean. Staff who deserve…read moreshoutout are Nicky and Ashley - they were awesome.

We had a blast! The Yurt was clean and comfortable. The…read morestaff was friendly and we enjoyed the boat ride. We have been coming annually for about 5 years and it never gets old!

Owners Angie and Craig are so accommodating. My brother heard about The Narrows from friends years…read moreago and stayed there about 4 or 5 years ago, he introduced us 3 years ago, we introduced our son last year and this year we introduced our sister and our son's friends and in 2027 all 14 of us will be there again. Having younger kids (grands) and others in our group we love the exclusiveness of the resort. We've met some of the same guests year after year. It's so tranquil and peaceful, just what a vacation should be. The kids love the swimming area, the cabins a yurts are always clean. We fish, we rent a boat, we've seen bald eagles, osprey and the kid's favorite, turtles. It's a dog friendly resort, which is one of the main reasons for loving The Narrows.

Had a great experience. Beautiful views and a lot of photography opportunities. I will be returning…read moresoon.

Love it there nice for offloading and fishing and camping. What more do you want beautiful views? I…read morelove it.

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is such a beautiful and peaceful place. We came for a little…read morehike and had a great time exploring the trails and scenery. There are plenty of relaxing spots to stop, hang out, and take in the quiet nature around you. We even spotted some newts along the way, which was such a fun surprise. There was some construction happening during our visit, so it wasn't quite as peaceful as usual, but the workers were extremely friendly and respectful, which definitely made up for it. The trails are well-kept, the air feels so fresh, and the setting is perfect for anyone who loves nature, photos, or just getting away for a bit. Overall, a really lovely experience. Good time all around and we would absolutely come again :)

This was a beautiful place. You drive along a windy steep road, through beautiful forest to get…read morethere. There's not a lot of parking, but it looks like there's a place across the street you can park. There are a couple picnic tables by the parking lot and a pit toilet. The trail is a bit steep at first, but it takes you up to this beautiful valley with huge trees with a creek going through it. It was very majestic.

We have been coming here for years, either before or after our annual trip to Orr Hot Springs. We…read morealways enjoy the kind hospitality and the delicious cabs grown on the estate. Today we had excellent service from Nicolas who welcomed us into the cheerful holiday ambiance even though we arrived at 4:30pm, not long before the 5pm closing time. Nicolas did not rush us, gave us a bonus pour of sparkling to start off our Red Lovers tasting ($20), and allowed us to sample the chocolate made with cab. Today our favorite was the petit verdot. Thanks for the warm welcome, Nicolas!

I didn't realize Nelson Family Vineyards was offering a historical reenactment experience, because…read morethe moment I walked in, it felt like I had accidentally stepped into a time period this country should've retired decades ago. The energy was very much "hospitality from a bygone era," and not in the quaint, charming way, more like the dusty, uncomfortable chapter no one should be proud of. While certain customers were treated like visiting dignitaries, I was met with the kind of selective service that made me wonder if I missed a sign on the door explaining what unspoken criteria you have to meet to get acknowledged. It's almost impressive how obviously the staff following the tone set by Tyler and Chris Nelson can divide the room without saying a single word. And the wine? Let's just say if you're going to run your service like it's stuck in a different century, at least make the wine good enough to distract people. Instead, the wines taste as tired as the attitude,flat, uninspired, and definitely not worth the emotional archaeology required to survive the vibe here. Meanwhile, others were getting the deluxe treatment while I stood around wondering if I needed to dust myself off to prove I wasn't part of the furniture. The whole experience felt like an unintentional social experiment in favoritism. Do yourself a favor and skip the time-travel tour. Dancing Crow down the road exists firmly in the present day,friendly staff, actual hospitality, and wine that tastes like it was made in this century, not the last three. Nelson Family Vineyards? If you like outdated attitudes and underwhelming wine, sure. Otherwise, keep driving.

This Was a pretty place to camp. very quiet and empty walked up a 2 mile hill and took beautiful…read morepictures. There were cows roaming free that was cool. Lots of places to camp and explore. There are vault toilets that are clean and enclosed no water.

This past weekend my family went camping at Hendy Woods SP for the first time. Upon arrival we were…read moregreeted by multiple park rangers at check in (it was the most staff I've ever encountered in a check in, which was nice because it made it go quickly). The roads were a bit bumpy but nothing we couldn't handle. Restrooms were well maintained. We didn't use the showers, but it was nice knowing we had the option if needed... and it seemed like they were nice and hot since other guests were using them and the mirrors were fogging up (not complaining). We did notice a lot of brush piles, so hopefully they are actively taking care of the forest to prevent forest fires. Loved that we weren't too far from the beaches and enjoyed a day at Fort Bragg. We will definitely return.

Uniqueness: Redwoods galore here! Drive Time:…read more [x][x][x][x][x] Scenic Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? Come early and enjoy a beautiful hike in the redwoods with barely a crowd! Morning drive to Mendocino made us make a pit stop at Hendy Woods State Park as we heard there were beautiful spots of Redwoods that we must check out before going on our way. Pay fee was $8 dollars to get in which wasn't the worst but as we kept driving, we got a little worried about where the Redwoods were as a portion of the drive looked pretty sparse & dry. But worry not, once we got very deep into the drive near the end where the hike begins, the trees started popping up everywhere! Trail was clean and so much greenery everywhere, from the tall Redwoods to the short ferns growing all over the place. We stumbled upon a massive felled Redwood tree which was perfect for photo captures. This place is a perfect spot to stop by if you want to spend a couple of hours soaking in the fresh air and nature!