Blue Oaks Campground spreads over the rolling hills on the west side of the dam at Don Pedro Lake. The lake is a popular draw in California's Sierra foothills for camping, boating, and fishing.
Don Pedro Lake is 45 miles east of Modesto. Boaters enjoy the lake's 13,000 surface acres for wakeboarding and waterskiing. Windsurfers and sailors appreciate the lake's steady afternoon breezes. Houseboaters like cruising along the lake's 160 miles of shoreline, exploring inlets and coves. Fishing is rewarding from shore or boat for bass, rainbow trout, and Kokanee and Chinook salmon.
◊ Scenic hiking trails, including the Manzanita Lookout Trail, the Moccasin Point Lake View Trail, and Blue Oaks Shoreline Trail (also open to cyclers).
◊ At nearby Fleming Meadow:
◊ Softball field, volleyball court, horseshoe courts
◊ Snack bar, trading post
◊ Full-service marina and launch ramp
◊ Swimming lagoon
Blue Oaks Campground has 195 campsites spread across the hills beside the lake. Of those campsites, 34 have partial RV hook-ups (water and electric) and the other 161 are available without hook-ups for RVs, trailers, and tents. Shade is more limited at Blue Oaks than at its sister campground, Fleming Meadows; but shade structures protect many of the picnic tables. A minimum 2-night stay is required at most times and 3 nights on holiday weekends.
◊ Picnic table, campgire with grill, food locker
Campground Amenities
◊ Drinking water spigots
◊ Restrooms with flush toilets
◊ Free Showers
◊ Paved parking aprons
◊ Fish cleaning station
◊ Boat launch ramp
Blue Oaks Campground has a Group Campsite which can accommodate up to 200 people for $330 per night.
With a short drive across the dam to Fleming Meadows they find another launch ramp along with a marina and boat rentals.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Blue Oaks Campground Location: | Bonds Flat Road, just west of the dam |
| Elevation: | 890 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Modesto - 52 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 195 |
| Camping Season: | Blue Oaks Campground is open year-round, weather permitting. |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($9 per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | Dogs now allowed, $10 per night |
| Operated by | Turlock Irrigation District |
| Information: | (209) 852-2396 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Blue Oaks Campground reservations are available year-round. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations are taken from 2 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | no designated limit |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | Some accessible sites |
| 2025 High Season Fees (April -September): |
Partial Hook-ups: $50 per night (2 night minimum) Tent sites: - $40 |
| Reservations: | Blue Oaks Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM |
| Blue Oaks Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; partial RV hook-ups at many sites |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, WiFi (fee) |
| Showers: | Yes (free) |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Blue Oaks Campground Map |
| Attractions near Blue Oaks Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Blue Oaks Campground
Don Pedro Lake is well known as a great fishing and water sports destination. Those who camp at Blue Oaks Campground have a great base from which to explore the lake.
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2023 - 2024