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
Oaks 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.
Oaks Campground has 40 campsites more removed from the center of the recreation area than its sister campground, Lakeview. Within the Oaks campground are sites for RVS, trailers, and tents. One site is designated as a premium site and two as double sites.
| Oaks Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Oaks 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: | 40 |
| Camping Season: | Mid-February through early October |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($10 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 Oaks Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | reservations are available for camping dates whenever campground is open; some first-come, first-served sites are available. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 42 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | #234 |
| 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 |
| Oaks Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups, WiFi (fee) |
| Campground: | Portable toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Located in main recreation area |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | Oaks Campground Map |
| Attractions near Oaks Campground : | Take a plunge in the swimming pools. Play horseshoes or Bocci ball. Visit the marina for boat rentals. A launch ramp is nearby. Go fishing ($5 fishing access fee used to stock trout). Grab a bite to eat at the cafe or stock up on supplies at the 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 Oaks Campground are close to all the great amenities at the lake.
Check Rocky Moutain Recreation Company - Pardee Recreation Area for any campground updates.
