Lake Camanche North Shore Campground California

2000 Camanche Road
Ione, California 95640
209 763-5121

Lake Camanche North Shore campgrounds have 246 developed campsites situated along the shore and hillsides of beautiful Lake Camanche. There are also 20 primitive shoreline campsites and 7 secluded boat-in campsites at Eagle Beach. Equestrian camping is also available.  Lake Camanche is a very popular area and includes 54 miles of shoreline with a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Blue Oaks

Blue Oaks Campground has 141 single-family campsites and 4 group sites. Some campsites are right along the shore and others are on a hill. All have nice views of the like. Campsites 4-31 are family-friendly (no alcohol). Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers, laundry and a dump station. There’s also a picnic area, playground and basketball court. Sites also have a table, fire ring and grate.

Peninsula

Peninsula Campground has 20 large and level campsites located on the shoreline for self-contained campers (tents, trailers and RVs). There is no water, but vault toilets are provided. It’s a short drive to restrooms with flush toilets and showers. Campsites also have a table, fire ring and grate.

Rabbit Creek

Rabbit Creek Campground has 29 primitive campsites. There are 13 right along the shore and 16 close to the shoreline. These sites are also for self-contained campers (tents, trailers and RVs). There is not water, but vault toilets are available. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Lake Camanche North Shore Area Recreation

With 54 miles of shoreline and 7,700 surface areas of water, visitors can enjoy a wide-range of outdoor recreation activities. On the water recreation includes boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and house boating. Other land-based recreation includes hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. The China Gulch trail (about 10 miles total) is popular for hikers and horseback riders at Lake Comanche North Shore.

Lake Camanche South Shore has 11 campgrounds, and you may also be interested in the campgrounds at Tuttletown Recreation Area.

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Best Campsites

Blue Oaks: 26, 27, 29, 30, 60, 61, 62, 66, 69, 71, 73, 74, 78, 81, 82, 84, 86, 119, 120, 121, 126, 127, 128, 132, 135, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, Peninsula: 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 160, 161, 162, 165, 167, 169

Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Equestrian
  • Group
  • Primitive
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

278

# of Campsites:

246+

Amenities
  • Amphitheater
  • Bathhouse
  • BBQ Grills
  • Boat Launch/Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Cafe
  • Camp Store
  • Campfire Center
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - Good
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electrical Hookup
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Group Camping
  • Ice
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Rentals
  • Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
  • Showers
  • Snack Bar
Activities
  • Basketball
  • Beach Access
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Sports Court
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Wake Boarding
  • Walking Trails
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wind Surfing

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6 Replies to “Lake Camanche North Shore”

  1. Hello can u please create a description folder for Lake Camanche South Shore.

    • Hi Laura,
      We hope to have a photographer get Lake Camanche North Shore campground later next month, and post the photos soon after.

      • LISA HAYES says:

        They now have South Shore open, we are going camping in 2 weeks at Monument. How do you get the pictures for this website? I can take pics of the campground sites and send them to you?

      • That’s great news Lisa. And coincidentally we just took photos of all Lake Camanche South Shore campgrounds and will be posting later next week. Thanks so much for your offer though!

  2. MARIA MULLINS says:

    hi I have been calling for about 2 months trying to get 2 camping sites reserved and still haven’t received a call back please help if I go on line the credit card wont take any of my cards.

    • Hi Maria,
      You can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservation (all online) at Lake Camanche North Shore Campground.

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