Notice: Pardee Recreation Area has announced that there will be no camping for the 2024 season. They are open for day use. Pardee Recreation Area
Lakeview Campground is on the north end of Pardee Lake in the foothills of Amador County, 7 miles west of Jackson. The campground is part of the Pardee Lake Recreation Area operated by the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Pardee Lake is on the Mokelumne River which serves as the boundary between Amador and Calaveras counties.
Lakeview Campground has 59 campsites close to the main features of the recreation area, including the marina and launch ramps. Within easy walking distance are hot showers, restrooms with flush toilets, and laundry facilities. Many of the campsites have full hook-ups. A few with lake views are designated as premium sites.
| Lakeview Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Lakeview Campground Location: | Stony Creek Road, 9½ miles south of Jackson; or 6&fac12; miles on Buena Vista Road or Jackson Valley Road off Highway 88; or Paloma Rd. to Watertown Road north out of Valley Springs |
| Elevation: | 580 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Stockton - 51 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 59 |
| Camping Season: | Mid-February through early November |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($12 per day fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended ($4 per day) |
| Operated by | Rocky Mountain Recreation Company for the East Bay Municipal Utility District |
| Information: | (209) 772-1472 |
| Reservations at Lakeview Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Available for camping dates whenever campground is open. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 42 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | #110 and 135 |
| Fees: | Standard Campsites - $25 per night
Premium Campsite - $30 Double Sites - $50 RV Sites - $40 + $10.50 reservation fee |
| Reservations: | Pardee Lake Recreation Area Reservations Or call 800-416-6992 |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Lakeview Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, full hook-ups at RV sites, WiFi (fee) |
| Campground: | Portable toilets, restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, laundry |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Lakeview Campground Map |
| Attractions near Lakeview Campground: | Enjoy Swimming pools, horseshoes, and Bocci ball. Head to the marina for boat rentals and the boat launch ramps. Try fishing ($5 fishing access fee used to stock trout) for Kokanee, rainbows, and bass. Visit the cafe and store. Make the short drive to Camanche Lake and New Hogan Lake.
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
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.
Pardee Lake Campground
Pardee Lake is known as a great place to camp and fish. Visitors at Lakeview Campground are within walking distance of the great amenities at the lake.
Check Rocky Moutain Recreation Company - Pardee Recreation Area for any campground updates.
