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Pardee Lake Recreation

Pardee Lake Recreation Area is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in Ione, California. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the lake is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including fishing, swimming, boating, camping, and hiking. The lake is stocked with trout, bass, and catfish, and is a great spot for anglers of all skill levels. There are also several hiking trails that wind through the area, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, coyotes, and bald eagles. Whether you're looking for a peaceful day of fishing or an adventurous hike, Pardee Lake Recreation Area is the perfect spot for outdoor recreation.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Swimming Pool
• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Boat Marina
• Body Of Water (Lake Pardee)
• Horseshoes

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Pet Restrictions
• Pet Restriction on Breed
• Pets $
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Laundry

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• ATV Riding
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Marina
• Mountain Biking

- Facility

• Type (Campground)

- Internet

• WiFi at Overnite Sites
• WiFi at Park
• WiFi at Park $
• WiFi at Park Supports Mobile Devices
• WiFi at Overnite Sites $
• 2 Devices supported per Overnite Site
• 12 Sites with WiFi

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Total Spaces (190)
• Spaces Available (12)
• Max Length (45)
• Gravel Sites (12)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Seasonal Sites
• Full Hookups (12)
• Max Amps (50)
• Back-ins (24 x 45)

User Reviews

Carmelita Crenshaw

July 20, 2025

Awful lake , gross don't go here ever ever ever, because its my lake and I don't want to share. Its actually so Beautiful and has clear water, deer that follow you. They have eagles you can watch soar above, just a breath taking reservoir. I love that they have boat rental, we get them ever time. We go for short day trips to fish and let the kids play. We like to keep this place our secret.

Craig Chalmers

May 23, 2025

A good place to camp. There are some camp sites that are very close to the main highway which can noisy at times. When we were there, third week in May, the lake was closed to all boating inc. kayaks, canoes, and float tubes. I word when the lake would reopen. But some of the Marina's rental boats were available for use. The swimming pool and restaurant where opening on Memorial Day weekend.

LJ Butterflygirl

April 20, 2025

It wasn't what I expected. It was pretty, but you cannot swim in the water. If the wildflowers were not blooming the hike would have just been hot and boring. Positives- not a lot of people, lots of flowers, clean. Negatives - no swimming, hiking was just a quick walk not a real hike.

Michelle Gentry

March 12, 2025

Love Pardee... I just wish there wasn't so much trouble with the muscle invasion... Pardee so far has not had them, but no boats are allowed on the lake to fish.

Kaleb Gebert

March 11, 2025

This is one of the best places I've ever camped at! There were only 2 things that were bad about the place. The first was that there were people running generators for almost the entire night right up untill about 10:00 PM. The seconds was that they didn't restock the fish in the lake. Not a single person got a bite on their line once.

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