Lake Mendocino in December 2020. (Josh Bowers/Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 10/29/24 — Northeast of Ukiah lies a nearly 2,000-acre reservoir, formed in 1958 by the construction of Coyote Dam. Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Mendocino offers swimming, day-use and overnight camping, fishing, boating, hiking and other activities. The lake has many advocates and some detractors, who complain about drug use and vandalism.  

Recently, a consortium formed to increase tourism and recreational activities at the lake. 

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Sydney Fishman is a UC Berkeley California Local News Fellow and lives full time in Ukiah. Reach her at sydney@mendovoice.com or through her Signal username @sydannfish.67.