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Camanche Recreation Company _ South Shore
Overview
Overview
Camanche Recreation Company _ South Shore in Valley Springs, California delivers a distinct waterfront camping experience along the shores of Lake Camanche in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada. This destination caters directly to travelers seeking a scenic escape centered around water recreation, open skies, and expansive dry-land landscapes typical of the Northern California interior.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the heart of Calaveras County, this park places visitors amidst oak-studded hills and golden grasslands. Travelers commonly access the area via Highway 12 or Highway 26, navigating between Lodi and Jackson. The regional climate features hot, dry summers and mild winters, making spring and fall particularly popular seasons for towing trailers and driving motorhomes through the winding foothill roads.
Amenities & Park Features
Because specific on-site infrastructure details are subject to change, visitors should contact the management directly to confirm hookup availability, site dimensions, and accessibility. Based on the property designation, guests should anticipate standard recreation-oriented infrastructure tailored to boaters, anglers, and tent or RV campers utilizing the South Shore facilities for outdoor stays.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The surrounding region provides ample recreation beyond the park boundaries. Lake Camanche itself spans miles of shoreline ideal for boating, kayaking, and bass fishing. Nearby destinations include the historic gold rush towns of San Andreas and Mokelumne Hill, while day trips into the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada or wine tasting in the Lodi appellation are easily managed from this base camp.
Who This Park Is Best For
This location suits anglers, boating enthusiasts, and road-trippers exploring the Gold Country corridor. It appeals to travelers prioritizing water access and regional exploration over urban conveniences, making it an ideal stop for those desiring a classic Northern California foothill camping experience.
Reviews
Dale Willden
I have been going to Lake camanche since the early early seventies. Always the North shore. I didn't realize what I was missing by not going or at least inspecting the South shore. I wanted to take my dogs for a ride today since it was raining let's go check out Lake camanche South shore. They have everything from tent camping to rving to renting cabins. I know that it's a good place to fish but I saw the biggest male deer I've ever seen on the western side of the Sierras. I would easily say it would have been a state record. We even saw a bunch of white pelicans. Google says they should have migrated by now out of the 20 or so that I saw today they look pretty much like locals to me. So if you're looking for a place to camp to spend the day or to RV research Southlake camanche in the middle of the motherload all kinds of short day trips are not far away it would be a good place to have a base camp. But don't tell everybody I hate to see you get crowded. Call that is about all I have to say have a wonderful day and stay safe.
Cris Bee
While the lake and the amenities the camp offers are nice. Some of the campsites are falsely advertised. We reserved lot 80 and 81, and while 80 was a decent spot. Lot 81 was not, there is a giant boulder in the middle of the campsite. There is no access to the lake from here since the fence blocks it off. We didn’t even end up setting up camp here and just used lot 80 for all our family.
Rhonda Myers
Awesome camping spot. You must be self contained ti back up to the trout pond but the weather and the views were fantastic.
Rita Warsaw
The lake is beautiful, and the grounds are very well kept....but it does tend to get overcrowded. Too much for my liking. I've never camped there but have visited family while they camped. Tents are too close to each other, and people walk through your site constantly. Having to listen to several other groups' music at the same time is no fun. It's not my idea of a relaxing weekend. Still. because it's so close, we do go often. Early, very early. Cook breakfast , relax, and watch the place fill up with Day Users like us. About noon, when it starts to warm up, we're ready to leave. It's nice to give up our spot to a group that's been driving in circles looking for a nice place. They really do appreciate it. I would suggest going during the week if possible. It really is a nice place, and they stock the pond with trout during the summer.
Aramis Felarca
Went in for a day trip to hang out with family and it was great. The kids were able to play in the lake and have some fun. It did get a little crazy towards the evening before we were leaving. Another campsite was having a little too much fun and an argument started and then someone popped off. Thankfully nobody was hit and our party was safe.