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Site Little Bear — BUSHAY RECREATION AREA

BUSHAY RECREATION AREA · California · Loop LITTLE BEAR 122-136

Campsite Little Bear at BUSHAY RECREATION AREA in California. MANAGEMENT site. No utility hookups. Maximum 120 people per site. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.

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39.22850, -123.16186
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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length
35
Max Num of Vehicles
30
Driveway Surface
Gravel
Driveway Entry
Back-In

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People
120
Min Num of People
1
Capacity/Size Rating
Single
Pets Allowed
Yes

Site Features

Shade
Yes

How Site Little Bear Compares

  • One of 167 sites at BUSHAY RECREATION AREA — 16 of them in the LITTLE BEAR 122-136 loop.
  • Fits vehicles up to 35 ft — shorter than 65% of sites here.
Other sites in the LITTLE BEAR 122-136 loop
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Photos from BUSHAY RECREATION AREA

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

Campground Hours. Open 8:00 AM. Closed 10:00 PM.
Campground Hours. Open 8:00 AM. Closed 10:00 PM. — USACE
Bushay Campground Entrance Station
Bushay Campground Entrance Station — USACE
Road to Bushay flooded
Road to Bushay flooded — USACE
Bushay Campground 30s loop
Bushay Campground 30s loop — USACE
Bushay Campground 50s loop
Bushay Campground 50s loop — USACE
Map of Bushay Recreation area
Map of Bushay Recreation area — USACE
View of Lake Mendocino from Bushay Campground
View of Lake Mendocino from Bushay Campground — USACE
Lakefront site at Bushay Campground
Lakefront site at Bushay Campground — USACE

Permitted Equipment

TrailerTentRV

Booking Tips for Site Little Bear

  • First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
  • Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
  • Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
  • Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 PM
  • Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
  • Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite Little Bear?

No — this site is first-come, first-served. Arrive early during peak season.

How many people can stay at site Little Bear?

Maximum occupancy is 120 people and 30 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site Little Bear?

Max vehicle length is 35 ft.

What hookups does site Little Bear have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

Are pets allowed at site Little Bear?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 1:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.