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Lake Amador Resort

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Lake Amador Resort, near Ione, California, is a laid-back camping spot that’s perfect for families looking to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With a variety of accommodations, including tent sites, RV spots, and even cabins, there’s something for everyone to settle into comfortably.

The campground boasts a fun water hole complete with a slide, making it a hit with kids. Visitors have noted the cleanliness of the area and the friendly staff who are always ready to lend a hand. As one camper put it, “The staff is super friendly and always there to help.”

Fishing is a popular activity here, with many campers enjoying success right from the bank. The scenery is lovely, with plenty of wildlife around, including deer and turkeys, adding to the natural charm of the place. If you’re into disc golf, you’ll find three courses to choose from, ensuring that there’s never a dull moment.

While some sites can feel a bit tight, especially during busier times, the overall atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Lake Amador Resort offers a great mix of fun and relaxation for the whole family.

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)

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Location

Lake Amador Resort is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

7500 Lake Amador Dr. Ione, CA 95640

Address

7500 Lake Amador Dr
Ione, CA 95640

Coordinates

38.30221696 N
120.88794982 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

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
  • Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Reservations


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Reviewed Jun. 11, 2024

Great camping for families!!

Amador is a laid back camping spot that never disappoints. Great for families. Not a party destination but you can still have a great time! They have a water hole with a fun slide, which is all kept nice and clean with tables you can sit at. I would recommend a pop up tent for shade if you go to the water hole. There is also a old school playground for the kids. The staff is super friendly and always there to help. I take my kids at least 3-4 times a year and enjoy any of the seasons. There is Frisbee golf as well.

Site89, 90, 92, 93 during the summer/ 105, 106 during other seasons
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Moonlit_starrynights , June 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Moonlit_starrynights , June 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Moonlit_starrynights , June 11, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 7, 2024

Beautiful in the Spring

We enjoyed our first visit and will definitely come back! The park is a mix of old RV’s that folks have long term stays and open spots for visitors. Some nice spots and some tight spots. We stayed in site 62 with 41 foot MH. There was no room for a tow vehicle and we did not put our awnings out. We enjoyed fishing from the bank and had some good luck with power bait. The resort is very clean and quiet!

Site62
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Dennis W., April 7, 2024
Reviewed May. 15, 2023

Okay

Finally got to break in our roof tent so decided to check this out. Our site was awkwardly slanted (so I thought we would trip and fall into the lake) but on the lake so that was nice. 4 wheel drive recommended since I saw people struggling to get in and out of sites. Lots of mosquitoes. Bring Raid and repellent. Friendly staff at cafe/registration and dog friendly. Water was murky so we didn't bother going in but lots of fishermen and we could see fish in the water. Okay overall. Maybe will stay at a different site next time.

Site36
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 3, 2023

Great in low season

Nice campground on the lake. We stayed in the dry camping area which was right on the lake. We noted that the sites were very close together with no privacy, but that was ok since there were few people there. The showers worked well and didn’t require coins, and there was a dump station up front by the fish cleaning station. Note that there’s a gate that closes so that you can’t enter - we just barely made it by the 9pm Friday closing time (I think this time varies by day of the week).

Site126
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Mike A., April 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Mike A., April 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Mike A., April 3, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2021

Fishing/camping

We expected a bigger and cleaner area for kids to play in. Unfortunately, the pool area was not to expectations and had a foul smell. My son complained about green mold on the slide. The staff although are friendly and helpful.

Sitecampsite
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Meteor shower camp out

Had a great time here. We had a spot a 20ft from the lake. It was a meteor shower night and it was amazing. I would recommend this place during the cooler months.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2019

Dusty but pretty lake

The full hookup rv spots are gravel & very dusty. Whole park is actually. Spots are a little tight for my 37' 5th wheel but it worked out pretty good. Back end of my trailer hung over a big hill. You sit above the full timer rv spots & mostly look at trees. Good sunsets! Lake water level was super low at end of summer & lake is hard to access. Unless you got a boat. Saw deer & wild turkeys. This park is huge. Can drive around & find a good spot to access the lake & go swimming.

  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Kelly G., September 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Kelly G., September 14, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2019

Nice family campground

The man made pond is nice for the kids. It has a slide they can use. Rv areas are clean. Tent camping is okay!

Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018

Everything you need

As disc golfers, of course we love camping here, having 3 courses to choose from. But there is something for everyone in the family here, there is amazing fishing, boating and swimming. The campsites are mostly level with a shared water source every site or two. Restrooms are basic and clean, no shower. There were plenty of campsites to choose from this weekend, but in summer we’ve needed reservations. The wildlife is RIGHT THERE! We saw a tarantula near the tee box on 2. I woke up with 4 deer casually strolling through our campsite, a huge group of turkeys were cruising around the whole weekend.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

Lakeside Camping

Fabulous lakeside camping.... We’ve been in March, May, July and September..... July, just too hot but we love being able to just get up and fish... The lake is stocked with Trout, Bass and Catfish. Tackle Box Cafe is really good, weekends only, and the staff is kind and helpful.

  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Debbie R., August 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Debbie R., August 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Debbie R., August 1, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2018

Amador

Privately owned campground. The water levels drastically change due to it being a privately owned lake. The employees that work there are always really sweet and helpful.

  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Kimmee P., July 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Kimmee P., July 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Amador Resort by Kimmee P., July 19, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Lake Amador Resort?

    Camping at Lake Amador Resort can cost between $25.00 and $45.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Lake Amador Resort have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lake Amador Resort has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Lake Amador Resort?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Amador Resort, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Lake Amador Resort have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lake Amador Resort does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lake Amador Resort?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.