Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area

Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area is located in the foothills of California, managed by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). The campground sits alongside Lake Pardee, offering scenic water views from many sites. To reach the recreation area, you'll need to follow local highways to the Pardee Reservoir access roads. Upon arrival, check in at the entrance station where staff can direct you to your designated camping area. Since this is a water resource area, specific access roads may have seasonal restrictions.

A map of Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area's campsites should be available at the entrance station or visitor center when you check in. The campground features different camping areas, including Lake View with several RV sites. For advance planning, contact the campground directly or visit the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) website where official maps may be available for download. Having a map is helpful to identify which sites offer the best lake views and proximity to amenities like the marina and swimming pools.

Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area offers a variety of camping facilities. There are approximately 10-12 RV sites with hookups, though these sites are in high demand and can be difficult to secure. The campground features clean, spacious sites with good shade coverage. The recreation area includes two swimming pools for visitors to enjoy. For boaters and anglers, there's a marina where you can park your boat for multiple days, allowing for convenient morning and evening fishing sessions. The campground's rustic setting provides good-sized sites with beautiful lake views from select locations.

Camping at Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area is characterized by beautiful lake views from select sites, particularly in the Lake View area. The campground offers clean, spacious sites with good shade coverage. Two swimming pools are available for recreation, though the lake itself is designated for fishing and boating only with no body contact allowed as it's an East Bay MUD water resource. While the campground has limited hookup sites (10-12) that fill quickly, they are described as rustic and good-sized. Anglers particularly appreciate the convenience of parking boats at the marina for several days, allowing flexible fishing schedules throughout their stay.