North Shore Campgrounds

Lake Camanche

Lake Camanche, California
Lake Camanche, California

North Shore Campgrounds

Lake Camanche


North Shore Campgrounds

The North Shore of Lake Camanche offers several campgrounds for those who have come to enjoy the lake. Blue Oaks Campground is the main camping facility on the north shore with 141 single sites and 4 Group Campsites. Peninsula Campground has 20 sites for self-contained RVs or trailers. Self-contained RVs and trailers can also find space at a Primitive Campground along the shoreline. Also on the North Shore is Eagle Beach Boat-in Campground with 3 single and 4 double sites.

  • Blue Oaks Campground: - some sites have views of the lake, some have shade. Restrooms have free showers; piped water is throughout the campground
  • Peninsula Campground: - some shade, sites have picnic tables, fire rings, and portable toilets, but no potable water
  • Eagle Beach Boat-in Campground: - located on a hillside above the lake. Sites are equipped with fire rings, picnic tables, and pilot poles. Portable toilets and some shade. No potable water.
  • Primitive Campground: - located on open shoreline, camp close to the water, portable toilets No potable water.

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North Shore Campground Basics
North Shore Campground Locations: North Shore - East Liberty Road off Highway 88, east of Clements
Elevation: 250 feet
Mileage from gateway city: Lodi - 20 miles
Number of Sites: Blue Oaks Campground - 141
Camping Season: open year-round
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 vehicles per site, one motorized RV included, fee for 2nd vehicle
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by Lake Camanche Recreation Company for the East Bay Municipal Utility District
Information: (209) 763-5121 or (866)763-5121

Reservations for North Shore Campgrounds
Reservations available North Shore Campground reservations are available year-round.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: Virtually no limit
Wheelchair accessible Sites: Accessible sites available
Fees: May - September:
Standard site - $41.75
Premium site - $50
RV site - $64
October - April:
Standard site - $25
Premium sites - $27
Weekly and monthly rates available
Campground Maps: Lake Camanche Campground Maps
Reservations: Lake Camanche North Shore Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 1:00 PM

Blue Oaks Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill, some sites with full hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near North Shore Campgrounds:
  • Nearby find picnic areas and a swimming beach.
  • Visit the marina for kayak and paddleboard rentals.
  • Find a launch ramp close by.
  • Enjoy Lake Camanche for boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing.
  • Enjoy a meal at the Northern Bites Cafe.
  • Or stop by the Ice Cream Parlor.
  • Set out on nice hiking trails.
  • Cast your line in the fishing ponds on the south shore.
  • Enjoy tennis and basketball.

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Updates Last Updated January 2025





Playground on North Shore, Lake Camanche, CA

Lake Camanche North Shore Playground

Lake Camanche North Shore Group Campsites

The North Shore of Lake Camanche has 4 group campsites. One can accommodate up to 12 people, another up to 24, and two others for up to 72 people. Each of the group sites has BBQs, tables, tap water, restrooms with showers, and laundry facilities. A clubhouse is available.
May - September Fees: $120, $170, and $199.50 per night respectively (off season - $65, $75, and $200)
Reservations: Lake Camanche North Shore Campground Reservations

Group campsites on North Shore, Lake Camanche, CA

North Shore Group Campsites




North Shore Campground, Lake Camanche, CA

Blue Oaks Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

2021 - 2024

  • Friendly campground hosts.
  • Clean campground.
  • Very busy in the summer.
  • Quiet hours and campsite occupancy limits not well enforced.

Mother Lode Lakes
Attractions and Activities

All of the Mother Lode lakes are popular destinations for boaters and anglers. Campgrounds are usually designed around to facilitate those activities. Those who choose Lake Camanche's North Shore Campgrounds have many nice amenities close to them.

  • Camanche Lake is known for great boating and fishing along with outstanding campground facilities. Some campgrounds are alcohol-free.
  • Horseback ride along miles of trails. Visit Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground and enjoy access to 28 miles of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
  • Head over to Harrah's Northern California Casino, 4640 Coal Mine Road, Ione.
  • Hike on the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail. Pick up the trail at the China Gulch stating area.
  • Head over to Stillman Magee Park along the banks of the Mokelumne River north of Clements.
  • Visit nearby gold rush towns like Jackson (with its Kennedy Gold Mine Tours), Mokelumne Hill, and Sutter Creek.

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General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.