Tent Camping
YOUR BASECAMP FOR LAKE CAMANCHE ADVENTURES
Lake Camanche Resort features 550+ tent camping sites spread out over hundreds of acres which are available year-round at both North and South Shores.
Many sites offer immediate lake access while others are just a short walk away. Campsite amenities include bbqs, tables, water, hot showers, restrooms and laundry facilities. Primitive sites are just a short drive away to restrooms & showers. Ask you reservation agent for which sites provide shade.
All of our sites feature some of California’s best natural and native species of trees, plants and flowers. Looking for alcohol-free camping? Both shores also feature alcohol-free campgrounds, perfect for those in search of a more family-friendly camping experience.
GROUP CAMPING
Our group sites are the perfect spot for your group outing or family reunion. These sites are separate from our general camping areas, but still close to all the amenities, so you can be sure that all your camping time is quality time. Located within the campgrounds, we offer group sites close to all the amenities, so you can be sure that all your camping time is quality time.
At North Shore, one 12 person group campsite, one 24 person group campsite, and two 72 person group campsites may be reserved. Campsite amenities include BBQs, tables, water, restrooms with hot showers, and laundry facilities.
Facility Details
GROUP CAMPING
At South Shore, the Sugarloaf Group Campsite accommodates 64 campers. Gold Run Group Site #1 accommodates 80 campers. Gold Run Group Site #2 accommodates 88 campers, and Moccasin Group Site can accommodate 32 campers.
Both North and South shore features a conveniently located clubhouse available for meals, meetings, and social gatherings.
To reserve your group sites, please call us at (866) 763-5121, or book now online.
Need To Know
Please view our Policies page for more information.
Equestrian Camping
TOP RATED EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
All sites have picnic tables, a fire ring/BBQ grill, paddock for each horse, and lantern stands. The sites surround a group dining area with large bbqs, serving tables, and picnic tables to seat 40 people. Group campfire rings with benches to act as an amphitheater and an assembly area. There are horse wash stations, bins for horse waste, portable toilets and easy access to the Mokelumne Coast to Crest trail.
Facility Details
EQUESTRIAN CAMPING SITES
Turkey Hill is nestled in 16 acres of mature oak trees adjacent to the Mokelumne Coast to Crest trail staging area at Camanche South Shore.
It has 7 sites; 2 single family sites that accommodate a maximum of 8 persons with 2 vehicles, 2 trailers and 2 horses, 2 double sites and 2 triple sites that accommodate double and triple the single site capacity, and one quad site accommodating a maximum of 32 persons and 8 vehicles with trailers and 8 horses.
All sites have picnic tables, a fire ring/BBQ grill, a paddock for each horse, lantern stands and have close access to water. One of the single sites has wheelchair accessible facilities including a transfer platform to assist getting on and off horses.
The sites surrounding a group dining area with large BBQs, serving tables and picnic tables to seat 40 people, plus a group campfire ring with benches to act as an amphitheater and assembly area. These areas are also wheelchair accessible. This group use area also includes a regulation horseshoe pit. Other features of the campground include a horse wash station, bins for horse waste, portable toilets and easy access to the trail.
Showers, coin-operated laundry; an RV dump station and general store are available elsewhere in the park.
Equestrian campers, with trail permits, will have access to 28 miles of MCCT from the campground and can trailer their stock to Camanche North Shore for 5.1 miles of trail and a 3 mile loop. Work is completed on the MCCT segment that connected the trail at Camanche South Shore with the trail at the Camp Seco Trail staging area!
The camp is available by reservation to equestrians first and youth groups when not used by equestrians. Equestrian and Youth Groups will not use the camp at the same time.
Camanche Recreation Company is currently accepting reservations for the campsites and reservations may be made by calling a toll-free reservation line (866) 763-5121 daily.
Need To Know
Please view our Policies page for more information.
Tent Cabins
North Shore has four tent cabins available for rent. Like the cottages, tent cabins offer a rustic getaway, with the bliss of comfort. These tent cabins are just that, tents, but with a deck structure, elevated, and covered. These cabins come with a bed, and a patio, and some stunning views of the water!
Facility Details
Tents Come With:
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A Queen Size Bed (Waterproof)
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Two Cot’s
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Bistro Table (two chairs)
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Rocking chair
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Fresh Linens
Need To Know
Please view our Policies page for more information.
RV Camping
HOOKING YOU UP WITH FULL HOOK UPS!
Lake Camanche Resort offers both short-term and long-term RV Camping sites on the South Shore.
Showers and laundry facilities are located nearby. All RV’s staying within Monument and Miner’s Camp must be self-contained. Self-contained RV’s may also camp at North Shore. We also feature 20 undeveloped primitive sites (on-water) that can accommodate a tent or a self-contained RV.
Looking for other activities outside of the park? Lake Camanche is located within a half-hour to an hour drive to three golf courses, multiple wineries, casinos, old town shopping, caverns, zip lines, and lots more. See local attractions for additional information.
RV GROUP CAMPING
Lake Camanche is an inspiring and relaxing location for your next RV Group Event. Whether it’s a corporate meeting, government meeting, team building, family reunion, weekend retreat, religious retreat or you just need an outdoor getaway, Lake Camanche offers a beautiful outdoor setting to inspire and reinvigorate.
Our 148 RV sites (with full hook-ups) are perfect for keeping your group together while also providing individual privacy. By being in the same area, it’s the perfect setup for connecting and bonding together.
Let us coordinate your RV Group Event and make planning easy for you. Whether your group needs to be close to the restrooms, near the water, or by a friend, we can make it easy to get your RV Group organized.
Come see for yourself why we are one of the most popular locations for RV Groups.
Facility Details
Monument RV Park has 99 spacious sites near four small fishing ponds and the lake. Recently renovated this park is located at South Shore featuring full hook-ups including 30 and 50 amp electrical service, picnic tables, and fire rings.
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Monument RV Park is less than a quarter-mile from the front gate down Camanche Drive on the left just before the trout pond
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Fish the stocked trout pond
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Lakeside sites for those campers with boats
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Short ride to marina and store
Miner’s Camp RV Park (Long-Term stay available) is nestled in the hillside and sits above the campgrounds. This park can be rented for up to 14 days or six months and is a short walk away from basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. There are no fire rings available inside Miner’s Camp.
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Miner’s Camp RV Campground is located off of Bret Harte Drive close to the tennis and basketball courts
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Short walk or ride to beaches, marina, store, or amphitheater
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Long terms stay are 6 months at a time-10 day out before return
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All sites are full hookups featuring 30-50 amp electrical service, picnic tables, and can accommodate up to 55′ long.
Need To Know
Please view our Policies page for more information.
Cottages
The North Shore has eight – 1 bedroom duplex units and *1 ADA 2-bedroom unit. These units sit on rolling hills with mature trees and lake views. These units are simple but fully furnished rooms including kitchens and cooking utensils. Each unit features a large deck and outside furniture. There are two pet-friendly rooms (comes with a dish-washer) on North Shore. The cottages are located in the middle of the North shore park on the hill behind the park office with a short drive to marina, store or café.
The South Shore has six – 1 bedroom and *1 ADA 2-bedroom units that sit upon a grassy hillside with a western exposure overlooking the lake and campgrounds nestled under mature trees with spectacular sunset views. These units are simple but fully furnished rooms including kitchens and cooking utensils. Each unit features a large deck and outside furniture. There are three pet-friendly rooms on South Shore. The cottages are located on the North side of the park beyond the tennis and basketball courts, and are a short drive to the marina or store.
Facility Details
WHAT DOES MY COTTAGE STAY COME WITH?
Cottage’s come with a Kitchen, fully equipped with the following items:
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A Stove-top
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A Full-Sized fridge (In Select Units)
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An oven (Excluding the APA unit for wheelchair access)
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A Microwave
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Coffee Pots & Filters
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Pots & Pans (Setting For Six)
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General Dining-Ware
(For park model units, they come with settings for four)
The Bed-Rooms are provided with the following:
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Fresh Linens & Blankets
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Towels (May be replaced upon request to housekeeping)
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Odd Numbers (Cottage Number) King Size Bed
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Even Numbers (Cottage Number) Queen Size Bed
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Roll-Away Cot
Cottages All Come With AC/Heat Units. North Shore Cottages are duplex-like in nature. South Shore is individual units.
*Both shores also feature two bedroom ADA units. Must call to reserve (209) 763-5121 ext. 3.
ADA UNITS
Wheelchair Accessible Cottages, cozy 2 bedroom units with deck furniture to enjoy the lake view. Must call for a reservation (209)866-5121 opt. 3
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ADA Cottages are located on both the North Shore or South Shore
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Short drive to marina or store
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For those that don’t want to “rough it” (Note, there is no oven)
Need To Know
Please view our Policies page for more information.
Park Model Cottages
Situated on North Shore, these cozy, “tiny home” feeling park models have the best view on the lake. Sleeping four people, these cottages are ideal for families, couples, and those who want a more luxurious Lake experience.
Need To Know
Please view our Policy page for more information.
Deluxe Cabins
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME AT THE LAKE!
Perfect for groups of 10 – 12. The large Deluxe Resort units will feel like your home away from home with all the creature comforts. We offer 2 – 4-bedroom, 2 bath units simply furnished including kitchens and cooking utensils. These deluxe resort units each features a washer and dryer, ADA bathroom, flat screen TV, dishwasher, a deck and outside dining area.
Facility Details
Amenities:
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Four Bedroom, Two Bathrooms
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One King Sized Bed
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Four Twin Sized Beds
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Two Full Sized
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One Queen Sofa Bed
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ADA Shower
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Tub
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Washer & Dryer
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Dishwasher
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Central AC/Heater
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Microwave
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Coffee Maker
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Flat Screen TV w/DVD
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Full Kitchen
To reserve your Deluxe unit, please call us at (866) 763-5121.
Need To Know
Pet’s are not allowed, unfortunately. There will be a $50 charge for pets in the resort rental. An Additional $100 deposit will be collected for pets in a non-pet friendly room.
Please view our Policies page for more information.
Long-Term Stays
LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT VACATION ATMOSPHERE?
Here is your chance! Lake Camanche Recreation has three Mobile Home Parks located on site. Lake Camanche Park 1 and 2 are located on North Shore and Park 3 is located on South Shore.
We are proud to say that our Residents are friendly, the scenery is amazing, the weather is seasonably wonderful as we are above the fog and below the snow line. All Residents enjoy year discounts at our marina stores and on boat rentals. All three of our Mobile Home Parks offer their own charm, as none are identical.
Facility Details
Park 1 offers spectacular views of the lake and campgrounds. Residents enjoy easy access to the shoreline, beautiful mature shade trees, and great places for kids to play.
Park 2 has a beautiful serene setting, large mature trees, close to tennis court, basketball court as well as access to the China Gulch Trails. This also offers free boat parking in lieu of parking in the cul-de-sacs.
Park 3 is located on the South Shore with spectacular views of the lake and rolling Sierra Nevada Foothills. Imagine the view of Oak trees for miles! There is a privacy gate set up at the Mobile Home Park entrance in addition to the main gates. The interaction with wildlife in this park is amazing.
(All sites include water, sewer, and rubbish removal)
COME TAKE A TOUR
See if we have what you are looking for! Ask for Property Manager, 209.763.5121 x 3210
Need To Know
Please view our Policies page for more information.
