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

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.

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.

What a bunch of BS! $75 a night for a group site & only 1…read morevehicle is included for this site and each additional vehicle is $15 a night...

Seriously one of my favorite hikes in Northern California! As a NorCal native, I can tell you that…read morehiking the Shakota Trail to the Grazini Winery at the aptly named Winery Point is a "must do" if you're in the area! ++ The hike its self is fairly easy! Not a lot of elevation change to be had or difficult scrambles. Just an easy going wide packed-dirt trail. ++ Trails are well maintained! Just be cautious after a rainy season, as mud can be an issue. ++ Gorgeous views of Lake Mendocino as you hike along the shoreline. ++ What remains of the structures at the winery are covered with an assortment of creative graffiti and street-art. My personal favorite is Cat-Dog! ++ Great spot to pack in a picnic or for photos! Grazini Winery is def a wonderful hidden gem not to be missed in Northern California's beautiful wine country! **Caution: Some portions of the remaining structures are VERY close to a steep drop-off. Use caution when navigating the area!

I've done this hike twice now both times the long way from the damn side. The winery is beautiful…read moreand a must see while it still stands.

This beautiful open tree lined green space in the middle of town is a very nice community park…read more Streeted on all four sides, there is plenty of parking all around the park. The huge old trees provide plenty of shade for picnickers, or anyone just wanting to take a break from their day. The grounds appear to be maintained regularly and it looks like a controlled dog friendly space as well. The local farmers market also sets up here during the growing season, where you can find all kinds of great local fruits and veggies as well as local cottage industry products. A nice open old green space in the middle of this sleepy little town. 4 Stars - it was a nice break from the road (before the bypass). 00569

it is a wonderful park I grew upgoing and playing at that park It is one of my favorite parks in…read moreWillits which is my home town

We stopped in on a family trip and had an excellent time playing. The staff were very friendly and…read morethey've got all kinds of things to keep my two and four-year-old occupied. We got out all the wiggles and then kept on our road trip, I would highly recommend recommend paying a visit if you're passing through.

This is our favorite place to visit on the weekends. My son is absolutely obsessed with the Kids…read moreCorner. He hates it when we have to leave. Every morning he asks me to take him to the "kids club"as he calls it. They have such a fun place for the entire family. Lots of games, a tiny town with lots of play houses, and a giant play structure to burn off all that toddler energy. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They are constantly cleaning! We are so happy to have such a wonderful place for the kids to play at.

We were in willits for the day. We wanted to find a place to let the dogs run around. This place…read morewas close by. It is located next to the baseball field. We went to the small dog side. There's also a very large big dog side. The natural grass was great. They have water and poopie bags. The local people must obey the sign, because I didn't find any stray poop.

The Frank Grasse dog park in Willits is a great place to visit with your dogs of all sizes, we can…read morebe found there with our dogs just about every day.

Its a great area with shade options. Restroom is decent. The water is great but a lot of rock. We…read morewent in June 2024. It did need weed eating and a bit dirty. They charge $10 to park in the lot.

This is a really nice day use picnic area. It has a boat launch, parking, shade and even a few bbq…read moregrills that you can use. We went on 4th of July weekend and it was quite busy, but we still found a nice shady spot to have lunch and relax.