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CONTACT INFORMATION

Debra De Graw *
Film Commissioner, Mendocino County Film Commission
217 S. Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 USA
707.961.6300 phone 1
[email protected]
https://mendocinocoast.com/


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U.S. Army of Engineers - Coyote Valley Dam Lake Mendocino
Lake Mendocino Recreation Area
Lake Mendocino Trails

Keywords: Pond / Lake / Koi Pond; Public Restrooms; Trails

General Notes: created by Sharon Davis 1.9.2018 / updated 5.82020 lm / combined listing 11.21.24 bd

Jurisdictions: Army Corps of Engineers - USACE / DOD, MENDOCINO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 8/17/2025

Location Details

Coyote Valley Dam / Lake Mendocino

United States / Ukiah, California
Location ID: #10120170

At the base, there's a steelhead fishery facility operated by the USACE. There is also a Cold-War era fallout shelter connected to a bridge behind the dam.
A large reservoir formed with the construction of an earthen dam in the 1950s. The surrounding area offers many recreational opportunities. There are several campgrounds dotting around the lake (totaling 300 campsites) with 15 miles of trails (much in 700-acre wilderness areas).

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - County Parks / Regional Parks;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs
 
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