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Lake Camanche
East Bay Municipal Utility District

General Information

Due to the growing presence of the invasive Zebra and Quagga mussel in California, we will be conducting mandatory boat inspections and interviews prior to entry. Please click here for more information, tips, and a list of prohibited counties.


Online reservations for camping and RV sites now available!

Click on:   Online Reservations    or,      www.camancherecreation.com

Lake Camanche sits in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada and is located in the heart of historic gold country. Camanche is one of California's premier bass lakes. The reservoir covers 12 square miles, is 150 feet deep, and has 53 miles of shoreline when full. Only a two hour drive from most of the San Francisco Bay Area, you can get-away for a great weekend at Lake Camanche without spending half your weekend getting there. Both the North and South shore provide a variety of recreational activities and services including: tent and RV camping, cottage rentals, boat rentals, boat launch, and well stocked stores with a full line of groceries, camping and fishing supplies.

Lake Camanche is one of California's premier Bass fisheries. Camanche’s bass population includes; Smallmouth, Alabama Spotted and both Northern and Florida-strain Largemouth Bass. Other species to be found in Lake Camanche include; Trout, Catfish, Crappie and Bluegill.

Click HERE for information on invasive Quagga Mussels.

2008 Hours:

North Shore South Shore
North and South Shore Recreation Areas are open daily year round
Weather permitting
Electronic gates at North & South Shore
Gates open at 5:00 a.m. & close at 11:00 p.m. year-round
Store and marina open Jan. - Dec. 15th:
Jan.- Feb. 28th, Thur. - Mon.;
March 1st - Oct. 31st., Daily;
Nov - Dec. 15th., Fri - Tuesday
Weather permitting

Store and marina open Jan. - Dec. 15th:
Jan. - March 31st., Thur. - Mon.;
Easter - Oct. 31st., Daily.;
Nov - Dec. 15th., Thur. - Mon.
Weather permitting

Coffee shop open Jan. - Nov.
Jan. - March, weekends only;
Apr. - May, Fri. - Sun.;
Memorial - Labor Day, Fri. - Mon.;
Sept.- Oct., Fri. - Sun.;
Nov. weekends only;
Dec. closed.







2008 - Day Uses, Annual Pass Rates and Fishing Fees
Car & Boat entry May - September $15.25
Day use entry fee per vehicle May - September $9.50
Day use entry fee per vehicle October - April $6.50
Annual Pass per vehicle $125.00
Car passes for seniors and disabled $62.50
Boat entry launch fee May - September $7.50
Boat entry launch fee October - April $6.50
Annual Pass per boat $110.00
Boat passes for seniors and disabled $55.00
Mini bus/van with 10-20 passengers $17.00
21 passengers or more $31.00
Dog Fee $4.00
Daily Fishing Access Permit (100% goes to restocking) $4.00
Annual Fishing Access Permit (100% goes to restocking) $55.00
California State Fishing License $38.85
2-Day California State Fishing License $19.45
1-Day California State Fishing License $12.60
Age 16 and older are required to possess a valid California Fishing License and daily fishing access permit.

2008 - Boat Rental Rates -  May 1 - September 30
Only full day reservations accepted. A pre-payment will be required for all weekend boat reservations year-round.  We accept reservations up to 60 days in advance. 72 hour cancellation notice required.
Credit cards accepted. (Visa, M/C, Am Exp, Discover)		 3-5 hours 5+ hours Deposit
Motor Boat $55.00 $70.00 $75.00
Pontoon Patio Boats (8 passenger)
$125.00
$185.00		 $200.00
Pontoon Patio Boats (12 passenger)
$145.00
$220.00

$220.00
*Deluxe Motor Boats $80.00 $105.00

$125.00

2008 - Boat Rental Rates -  October 1 - April 30
Motor Boat $36.00 $44.00

$75.00
Pontoon Patio Boats (8 passenger) $80.00 $130.00  
Pontoon Patio Boats (12 passenger) $92.00 $135.00

$200.00
*Deluxe Motor Boats $55.00 $68.00

$125.00
Boat rental rates for Senior Citizens or Disabled are 1/2 of the regular rates on non-holiday weekdays.
2008 - Boat Launch & Marina Service Rates
Entry fees are not included in storage rates.
Both north and south marinas provide 6 lane launch ramps
  Daily Weekly Monthly Calendar Year
Boat Launch $7.50 $110.00
Senior Boat Launch $55.00
Dry Storage $35.00 $75.00 $500.00
Mooring Buoy
Houseboat Moorage over 30' 		$10.00 $55.00 $166.00

$230.00 		$950.00

$1225.00
Open Slip $16.00 $90.00 $200.00 $1050.00
Covered Slip $17.00 $80.00 $260.00 $1100.00

Lake Records
Trout Bass Crappie
Weight 19.42 lbs. 14.33 lbs. 2.49 lbs.
Date 4/5/98 4/19/03 8/8/99
Angler Name Mark & Mike Seaters Robert Kelly Greg Williams
Home Town Lodi Woodland Kingsburg
Bait Brown plastic worm 7" Blue Culprit plastic worm Nightcrawler
Location of Catch Near the dam Camanche Arm Near the dam
Trout Pond Record
Trout
Weight 19.37 lbs.
Date 3/28/98
Angler Name Ray Miles
Home Town Woodbridge
Bait Kastmaster
Location of Catch South Pond

Tent & RV Camping and Cottage & Motel Unit Rentals

Lake Camanche has tent and RV camping available year round.  Campgrounds feature hot showers, restrooms and laundry facilities at both North and South Shores.  RV campgrounds are self contained at North Shore and full hook-ups are available at South Shore.

Cottage and motel rentals are also available year round at Lake Camanche.

For more information and reservations for camping, cottage and motel units as well as recreation opportunities at Lake Camanche please check out Camanche's new website:  www.camancherecreation.com

 

North Shore Office South Shore Office
2000 Camanche Road 11700 Wade Lane
Ione, CA 95640 Wallace, CA 95225
(209) 763-5121 (209) 763-5178
E-Mail: camping@camancherecreation.com  
   
North Shore Marina South Shore Marina
(209)763-5166 (209)763-5915
E-Mail: eporray@camancherecreation.com Email:
kbarcus@camancherecreation.com