"Bill McKee" wrote in message
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"Bryan" wrote in message
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"Bill McKee" wrote in message
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Lake Mendocino is nice also. Use the North End campground. Lots of
trees. Early enough reservation, and you can camp near the waters edge
and I think you beach your boat.

Hey Bill,

Lake Mendocino is on my list of lakes to try. It's close and I even know
the turn-off from boating with my friend in Lucerne at Clear Lake.

I keep passing by because I'm always on the way to my friends place.
I've just got to motivate to give it a try. My neighbor across the
street prefers Lake Mendocino to Lake Sonoma and Clear Lake.

I keep coming across folks who consider Lake Pillsbury their special
place; seems a little tough to get to, but I'll have to give it a try.

I know one thing for sure, the kids want warm water lakes and I want
uncrowded lakes (I guess that's 2 things).

Bryan
So many lakes, so little time! And only 20 years to retirement.


Pillsbury is uncrowded, but that is because of a crappy dirt road part of
the way. We were at Mendo on the 7th of July and was not crowded. On way
back from Rogue River / Gold Beach. Getting Fuel at the Chevron Station
at the Southern road turnoff to the lake, the clerk said to go to the
Calpella turnoff as the north end campground is better. Very nice CG. If
going to Pillsbury look below the dam and see the salmon jumping up trying
to go further up river. No fishing in the Eel in this area. Was at Clear
Lake to see some old friends from jr / high school perform at Konocti
Harbor and was amazed had how clean it is anymore. Last there maybe 18
years ago, when I sold my property at Soda Bay. If going to Ukiah eat at
Jensen's truck stop. Great food. Reasonable food. Been in business since
1952.


I have to make the Pillsbury trip one day, but it's that dirt road that
stops me from trying. I just don't want to beat the crap out of my truck,
trailer, and boat. Maybe when my boat is older and has a few more blemishes
from a well-lived life.

Everytime I drive past the north end of Lake Mendocino on my way to Lucerne,
all is see is empty water. I might try it this weekend. When I do I'll
offer a report. Looking at the map there are several campgrounds around the
lake with a couple that could be considered at the northern end. I'll check
out Jensen's Truck Stop. We're looking for a new place to grab a bite on
our way home.