Annual Pass, Rate Information, & Day Use

Rates: Please view the Recreation Use Fee Information posted by East Bay Municipal Utility District at the bottom of the page under 'Resources' at this provided link.

Day Use Information:

Picnicking

Numerous picnic sites are available at both shores, with tables and barbecues; some include shade canopies. Eucalyptus Day Use Area at South Shore is available by reservation. Both shores have a pair of children’s playgrounds to keep the kids busy.

Hiking

Many miles of hiking/equestrian trails can be accessed from Camanche (permit required). At North Shore you can hike or horseback ride along the China Gulch trail, taking in the views of the lake along 10.2 miles of trail with an optional 3-mile loop. At South Shore you can access over 25 miles of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail. See trail maps and guides below for more information.

Amphitheater

Check the schedule at either marina general store for upcoming events. Bring a blanket or folding chair and enjoy a movie every Friday and Saturday evening in the summer at South Shore.

Dog-Friendly

Dogs are welcome (fee required) in developed areas, but must always be leashed and controlled.

Food

Try the North Shore Café for an early morning breakfast or afternoon lunch. Or get a burger and fries at the South Shore Marina Grill. Campers can pick up groceries and camping supplies at the marina stores.

Wildlife

See flocks of white pelicans, geese, ducks, and shorebirds along the water. On the trail, you may see wild turkey, quail and dove, plus predators such as eagles, ospreys, hawks, and owls. Be on the lookout for deer and bobcats.

Self-Guided Birdwatching

The sheer number and species of water birds inhabiting local reservoirs is astounding. EBMUD has Eagle Tours every January. If you can't make the tour, you can still venture out on your own. Bring your boat, or rent one at the reservoir.

Tips for bird-viewing

Keep your distance. It is important that birds and other wildlife remain undisturbed to ensure that these majestic birds will continue to inhabit local watersheds. Bald Eagles, for example, must conserve energy to hunt because only 1 in 18 attempts to secure prey is successful. It is best to quietly observe them from a distance of at least 330 feet.

Annual Pass, Rate Information, & Day Use

Details

Rates: Please view the Recreation Use Fee Information posted by East Bay Municipal Utility District at the bottom of the page under 'Resources' at this provided link.

Day Use Information:

Tips for bird-viewing

Annual Pass Types

Vehicle

Boat Launch