Fishing draws a steady crowd to Lake Amador Resort, where the lake gets stocked with trout, bass, and catfish and bank fishing produces results throughout the season. Kayakers and swimmers also make use of the water, though lake levels fluctuate considerably since this is a privately owned reservoir. Late summer can push levels low enough to make shore access difficult without a boat. July heat is a factor worth planning around.
The campground mixes long-term residents in mobile trailers with open sites for overnight visitors. Sites vary considerably: some sit close to the water with sloped terrain, while others are gravel-surfaced and dusty, set above the full-timer section with views mostly of trees. Shade is limited across much of the property, so campers in exposed sites benefit from bringing their own. Kelly G. notes you can "drive around and find a good spot to access the lake and go swimming," which reflects how spread out the resort actually is.
The amenities list is broad: full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available for RVs, along with a dump station near the fish cleaning station at the front of the park. Showers work without coin operation. There is also a water feature with a slide, an older playground, and three disc golf courses on the property. Wildlife sightings, including deer and wild turkeys, come up repeatedly in reviews. A gate closes in the evening, with the cutoff reportedly around 9 p.m. on some nights, so arriving after dark may not be possible.
Four-wheel drive is recommended by multiple visitors due to rough terrain in and around some sites, and at least one reviewer noted an awkwardly slanted lakeside spot. Mosquitoes can be heavy, particularly in spring and early summer. Reservations are available and advisable for summer weekends. Nearby, Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area and Lake Camanche North Shore provide additional options for water-focused camping in the same corridor. Lake Amador Resort tends to work best for anglers, families with kids, and RV campers who want full hookups within reach of a lake.
Description
Please note: Tent Camping is by reservation only.
Here at Lake Amador we have a large campground consisting of 113 sites located on a 100 acre portion of the facility that is surrounded by shade giving Oaks. Most campsites have running potable water, some have electricity and many sites are located on the waters edge when the lake is full. There are hot showers and flush toilets located throughout the campground and some sites located by swim pond also have free WIFI access!
Lake Amador also has a 73 site Deluxe RV Park on a private peninsula. All sites located in the RV Park have Full hookups and FREE WIFI. Some sites are reserved year round for residents and as vacation spots. All open RV sites are first come first served so call prior to your visit to check availability.
At the Lake Amador Clubhouse we offer food and fun. There you will find both air conditioning and a large fireplace so no matter the weather outside you can always find refuge inside. While there you can utilize the FREE WIFI, play pool, horse shoes, foosball, watch TV or even play Checkers, Chess, or Cribbage on our custom gaming tables. The Clubhouse features a well stocked Beer Bar as well as The Tackle Box Café where you can get a delicious Breakfast and Lunch on the weekends. Now if supplies are all your after you’ll be happy to know we also have a fully stocked general store with any essentials you may have forgotten at home.
Fee Info
Camping is by reservation only!
Reservations are a 2 Night Minimum (3 Nights on Holiday weekends), Reservations must be made Monday- Friday!!
Campsites require a $60 Deposit and Group sites require a $250 Deposit. When making Reservations Deposits for Holiday weekends are extra. Deposits are refunded minus a $10 reservation fee at the time of check in
Second Vehicle for Overnight Camping (up to 4 people) : $10/night (Oct-Feb) $15/night (Mar-Sep) **Second Vehicle charges are only available with a reserved site, all other vehicles will be charges the regular nightly rate. ANY additional vehicles staying at your campsite are full price after the second vehicle. Each additional person after the 4th passenger in vehicle: $2/night
Reservation Info
NO WATERSKIING, WAKEBOARDING, TUBING, OR JET SKIS ALLOWED!
Overnight Camping (Per vehicle/up to 4 people): $25/night standard campsites(Oct-Feb) $35/night standard campsites (Mar-Sep) $25/night for premium campsites (Oct-Feb) $40/night for premium campsites (Mar-Sep) $30/night for electric campsites (Oct-Feb) $40/night for electric campsites (Mar-Sep)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Amador Resort is located in California near Ione
Directions
7500 Lake Amador Dr. Ione, CA 95640
Address
7500 Lake Amador Dr
Ione, CA 95640
Coordinates
38.30221696 N
120.88794982 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/16/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/12/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/16/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 49 min from Stockton, CA
- 52 min from Sacramento, CA
- 1 hr 10 min from Modesto, CA
- 1 hr 34 min from Yuba City, CA



















