Don Pedro Lake Camping

Tuolumne County

Don Pedro Lake, Tuolumne County, California
Don Pedro Lake, Tuolumne County, California

Don Pedro Lake Camping

Tuolumne County


Don Pedro Lake Camping

Don Pedro Lake's recreation is managed by the Don Pedro Lake Recreation Agency.

Day-use fees are $20 per vehicle and $15 per boat.
Walk-in fees are $1 per person.
A $10 fee is charged for making a camping reservation.

For complete list of fees, see Don Pedro Lake Schedule of Fees

Don Pedro Lake has three main campgrounds, plus a group campground. Many sites have full RV hook-ups. Fees shown below are from April 1 through September 30. Off-season rates are lower. Unusual for most lakes, Don Pedro Lake allows shoreline camping almost anywhere around its shoreline.

Besides the campgrounds at Don Pedro Lake there are a number of campgrounds in the nearby Stanislaus National Forest along with several RV parks in area towns.

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Don Pedro Lake Campgrounds

Fleming Meadows Campground

Location: On Bonds Flat Road immediately east of the dam
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Piped Water, Picnic Area, Store, Amphitheater, Dump Station
Campsites: 172 Tent Sites, 91 RV Sites with full hook-ups, Table, BBQ grill
Reservations: (209) 852-2396 (M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) or
Don Pedro Lake Reservations
Website: Don Pedro Lake Recreation Area
Note: Minimum 2 night stay for reserved sites, 3 nights on holiday weekends
High Season Fees: Tent Sites $30 - $35, RV $38 - $50
Nearby Facilities: Marina, Swimming Lagoon, Softball, Volleyball

Moccasin Point Campground

Location: 11405 Jacksonville Rd., off Highway 120/49, in the north part of lake on the Moccasin Creek arm
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Store
Campsite Amenities: 50 Tent Sites, 18 RV Pads with Full Hook-ups, Tables, BBQ Grills,
Reservations: (209) 852-2396 (M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) or
Don Pedro Lake Reservations
Website: Don Pedro Lake Recreation Area
Note: Minimum 2 night stay for reserved sites, 3 nights on holiday weekends
High Season Fees: Tent Sites $30 - $35, RV $38 - $50
Nearby Facilities: Boat Ramp, Marina, Picnic Area, Fish Cleaning Station, Overflow Camping

Blue Oaks Campground

Location: On Bonds Flat Road immediately northwest of the dam
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Store, Dump Station
Campsite Amenities: 161 Tent Sites, 34 RV Pads with Electricity & Water Hook-ups, Tables, BBQ Grills,
Reservations: (209) 852-2396 (M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) or
Don Pedro Lake Reservations
Website: Don Pedro Lake Recreation Area
Note: Minimum 2 night stay for reserved sites, 3 nights on holiday weekends
High Season Fees: Tent Sites $30 - $35, RV $38 - $45 (no sewer hook-up)
Nearby Facilities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Fish Cleaning Station

Blue Oaks Group Campground

Location: On Bonds Flat Road immediately northwest of the dam
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers
Campsite Amenities: Up to 200 people, Covered Pavilion, Picnic Tables
Reservations: (209) 852-2396 (M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) or
Don Pedro Lake Reservations
Website: Don Pedro Lake Recreation Area
Note: Minimum 2 night stay for reserved sites, 3 nights on holiday weekends
Fees: $350
Nearby Facilities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Fish Cleaning Station, Store, Dump Station

Boat-In Camping

Location: Shoreline camping is allowed in most places around the lake, but in certain areas lakeshore camping is not permitted, mostly around marinas and campgrounds. See Don Pedro Lake Camping Map
Campground Facilities: Restrooms at some locations
Campsite Amenities: None
Website: Don Pedro Lake Recreation Area
Note: Pets Allowed
Fees: $15 per night


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Nearby Campgrounds

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

Location: 28000 S. Austin Road, on the Stanislaus River near Ripon, CA
(209) 599-3810
Park Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Swimming, Launch Ramp, Boating, Water-skiing, Fishing
Campsite Amenities: 65 Campsites, Picnic Table, Stove, Food Locker, Trailers to 24', RVs to 27' (no hook-ups)
Website: Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
Reservations: ReserveCalifornia

Caswell Memorial State Park

Location: 28000 South Austin Road, Ripon, CA
(209) 599-3810
Park Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Beaches, Swimming Areas, Hand-launch Boats, Campfire Programs, Hiking, Wildlife
Campsite Amenities: 65 Campsites, Piped Water, Picnic Table, Stove, Food Locker, Trailers to 21', RVs to 24' (no hook-ups)
Website: Caswell Memorial State Park
Reservations: ReserveCalifornia

Fleming Meadows Campground, Don Pedro Lake, California

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Yosemite Lakes

31191 Hardin Flat Rd., Groveland, CA
(27 miles from Don Pedro Lake)
(209) 962-0121 or (800) 533-1001
Website: Yosemite Lakes
Resort Facilities: Close to Tuolumne River, Restrooms, Showers, also has Yurts and Cabins
RV Park Sites: 30 Amp, Full Hook-ups, Picnic Table
Tent Sites: Picnic Table, Fire Ring, Room for 4 People, 2 Tents, 1 Vehicle

Yosemite Westlake Campground & RV Park

6554 Greeley Hill Road, Coulterville, CA
(14 miles from Lake Don Pedro)
(209) 878-3847
Facilities: 21 RV Sites, Showers, BBQ, Catch-and-Release Fishing Pond, Dump Station
RV and Tent Sites: Full Hook-ups, 30/50 Amp, Picnic Tables

49er RV Ranch

23223 Italian Bar Rd., Columbia, CA
(209) 532-4978
Website: 49er RV Ranch
Facilities: WiFi, Store, Bathroom, Laundry,
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups, 30.50 Amp, Cable TV


Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging

Location: 20450 Old Highway 120, Groveland, CA
(209) 962-7690
Resort Facilities: Cabins and Camping, Swimming Pool, Volleyball, Petting Farm, Playground, Showers, Laundry, Store, Trails, Cable TV, WiFi
Campsite Amenities: Full Hook-ups or just water/electric, Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Website: Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging


Area Forest Service Campgrounds

Dimond O Campground

Location: 16 miles east of Groveland, 4 miles off Hwy. 120, on the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River.
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov
Campground Facilities: Vault Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: 36 sites, Picnic Table, Fire Ring

Lost Claim Campground

Location: 12 miles east of Groveland on Hwy. 120
Reservations: None
Campground Facilities: Vault Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: 16 sites, Picnic Table, Fire Ring

Lumsden, Lumsden Bridge, and South Fork Campgrounds

Location: 10 miles from Groveland via Ferretti Rd. to Lumsden Rd.
Low elevation pine and oak forest on the Tuolumne River
Not recommended for trailers
Reservations: None
Campground Facilities: Vault Toilets, No Water
Campsite Amenities: 8-10 sites at each campground, Picnic Table, Fire Ring

Sweetwater Campground

Location: 15 miles east of Groveland on Highway 120.
Reservations: None
Campground Facilities: Vault Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: 12 sites, Picnic Table, Fire Ring