I had such a great experience at Lake Camanche, and I wanted to give a special shout-out to Aryan…read moreand Madi! I had to stop by the front gate twice during my trip, and both times they were incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful. They answered all of my questions, made the check-in process easy, and genuinely made me feel welcome. Aryan especially went above and beyond. Great customer service can be hard to find these days, and he deserves to be recognized for how kind, professional, and helpful he was. Madi was just as wonderful--both of them really set the tone for a great camping trip. Thank you both for making my visit such a positive experience. Employees like Aryan and Madi are a huge asset to Lake Camanche, and I hope they get the recognition they deserve. I'll definitely be back!

If you're coming here to relax and have fun, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. This place has become…read moreoverwhelmed with rules and restrictions, and the rangers seem more focused on policing campers than creating a welcoming experience. I used to come here every year, but after this trip, we'll never be back. Don't try to sneak alcohol, they do check and they will walk around your campsite every 10 mins. The rangers constantly patrol campsites and frequently show up unannounced, making it hard to enjoy your stay. We were kicked out of our campsite because they found a beer on our table. (Yes, we were aware no alcohol, but cmon we're camping)! Then we were told to be out by 8:00 AM the next morning. We were already packed up and actively loading our vehicle when a ranger approached us at 8:01 AM and immediately accused us of trespassing. Instead of handling the situation professionally, he told us to "hurry up and pack your stuff, and get the fuck out" and stop "lollygagging." We were literally in the process of leaving. These american rangers were on a power trip, super entitled, thinking they're above the law and talking to us like we were animals, if not worse. So in other words, they must really love their jobs, or they're unhappy with their lives. The entire experience felt unnecessarily hostile and aggressive. Being nice will go a long way. We were super nice and respectful and didn't argue back. Wish we got the same energy back. There are plenty of other campgrounds where visitors are treated with respect.

Stayed here 6/25 in site 21. Nice camp grounds. The pot holes on the road in are very big so it…read moretakes a long time to drive the last 5 miles. The trash dumpsters were full when we got there and were over full when we left. For having valt toilets they were clean. We will go back again.

The campground was great in many ways, the good: The campsites were a decent size and all good…read morelocations and access to the creek. The first come first serve sites were almost all empty Sunday-Wednesday mid July when I visited. The creek is beautiful and there are lots of good swimming spots. We stayed with friends in a group site and several single nearby sites. There was plenty of space and fallen trees and meadows for our kids to explore! The bad: Idk why but checkout and checkin are both at 2pm, so the sites aren't being cleaned fully between uses. There was a bit of trash at ours and we almost overlapped with the group there before us. The dumpsters were full the entire time we were there. So many yellow jackets and mosquitos, but that's summer in California near the water for you. The worst, there were several bears that made the rounds scavenging every night. We heard them sniffing around tents, banging around coolers, and people generally letting off foghorns and screaming and dogs barking all night long. The campsite is not equipped for bears. The hosts are doing their best, but this is their first summer with this problem, and they aren't receiving support from fish and wildlife. There are no bear boxes at the campsites and very little signage anywhere alerting people to store all their containers and food out of reach at night. People are also not helping. We talked to one family with their food out and said to pack it up as there were bears out the night before. They said they had been coming to the campground for years and never seen a bear. They didn't pack up their food at night and the bears got it all, and they had to leave the next day. The stupidity was astounding. Overall, I would recommend it except for the bears! Hopefully the government steps up to give the host more support before something serious happens!

Lovely place for our toddler. Water was clean and not murky with nice sand. We brought a canopy but…read moredidn't use it because there were plenty of shade. We went last month on a Wednesday around 11am, so not a lot of people. People started coming around 3-4pm, I'm guessing it's because school is out. I can see it being crowded on the weekends. It's is a pretty small beach. **Do check the signs or ask before entering about high levels of bacteria. As we were about to leave, they posted "caution" for risk, but the guy couldn't tell me what bacteria.

LAME!!! This place…read moreused to be fun. Now it feels like going to a prison camp that you can fish at. The rules make no sense and the staff barks them at you relentlessly. SMUD still isn't allowing trailered boats to launch even though the rest of the state relaxed their launching regulations. SMUD even relaxed their mussel restrictions on the upper American, but not this stagnant pond. My son and I used to enjoy fishing here, but since closing the launches and forcing adults to wear life jackets on paddle boat watercraft or threatening to kick us off the water...your time could be spent better elsewhere that doesn't feel like the rest of California telling you what to do.

We had a great experience! They were able to accommodate us on short notice, the staff was friendly…read moreand inviting, the sites are large and mostly level with mature trees between spots to give some shade and privacy. It's clear they take pride in their campground as it's well maintained and clean. The dog run area is large and fenced tall enough for my big dogs and with some enrichment activities. Greatly appreciated!! Thank you! Overall, a great experience and we look forward to staying here again!

Review for the log cabin with the double bunks and full bed…read more Let's start with what we loved. The staff is super friendly and the campground is a quick drive to town, not far from Ironstone Winery and Murphy's. The cabin was spacious and we loved that there was some tree cover for shade. Also thought the cooking pavilion with sinks and stove burners was really convenient. With that said, was it worth $187.50 per night to stay in a log cabin with no amenities, that not been cleaned ahead of arrival? No, wouldn't do it again. Upon arriving to our cabin and paying $25 to check in 3 hours early we found it full of spider webs and leaves. We also noticed that when other people had checked out during out stay no one came by to check or clean the cabins. Our cabin had 2 ceiling fans, one of which the chain was broken or removed so only worked with the light on. This made for very hot nights. The bathrooms were close by and pretty clean but 1 of the 2 bathrooms was locked and unavailable for the majority of our stay. The grounds are pretty desolate, its all paventment and gravel. There is a sand volleyball court where you can also play badminton and a basketball hoop with a dirt court. The pool is not heated but in the thick of hot August it was refreshing. It is old and needs maintenance but did the trick to cool us down. The office has a store, but calling it that is a stretch. It has some candy, soda, firewood and ice. If you forgot something it would mean a short drive to town for provisions. For what we got at that price, I would not book again.

Great first stay. We stayed In the two bedroom cabin perfect for our family of 4. Cabins have…read moreeverything you need to cook and eat, dishes, utensils, grill , stove , microwave and coffee maker. The AC was nice a cool slept great. Cool playground, great pool, general store and pond with lots of fish. Only minor complaint was our couch was worn out and peeling off. Cabin was very clean at check in. Would totally come back

I give it a 3 because of the location, near wineries and recently opened casino. It is under Sun…read moreOutdoors now but it is not at that level yet. Too many long term residents that keep too many vehicles and just too much clutter. Bathrooms were dirty and trash piled around dumpsters. I hope Sun Outdoors hires more staff and sets rules regarding long term stays.

The Jackson Rancheria RV Park is a breeze just off Highway 88 in Jackson, California…read more This RV park easily accommodates large rigs, with plenty of pull‑through sites as well as back‑in spaces. The park is divided into four RV areas, each with its own unique feel. There are two pools: one designed more for kids, and the other a simpler, quieter pool that adults tend to prefer, though both are fully family‑friendly. A couple of clubhouses are also available for group events if needed. Campsites come with full hookups--power, water, and sewer--along with generous green spaces between sites that make the whole area feel open and relaxed. Each site includes a picnic bench, which is surprisingly convenient. Security patrols the park regularly, creating a very safe environment. The property is pet‑friendly, with plenty of grassy areas for dogs and a paved walking trail that loops around the entire campground. I was actually surprised at how many dogs were around when I really looked but no barking or other surprises on the grass. In other words, very responsible dog owners. A shuttle runs on a regular schedule to pick up guests and take them to the main casino, where you'll find gambling, restaurants, and a variety of activities. The views are spectacular, with densely wooded hillsides, rolling terrain, and plenty of wildlife including deer, squirrels, and more. It's a beautiful, peaceful setting that adds a lot to the overall experience.

We've been here once before, but this trip they stuck us in the middle of one of the new sections…read morethat opened a few months ago, and it was a total nightmare. Out of control kids everywhere. My travel trailer was hit twice with soccer balls. One time broke my Starlink stand of course no parents to be found. The pool was full of drunk, loudmouth, foul mouth adults, and again unsupervised kids. The partying went on until after midnight. Not a pleasant experience. The icing on the cake was upon checkout I stopped at the office to inform them of the issues we had experienced the previous day and night and they just threw a comment card at me - didn't seem much interested Last time I'll ever go there. Posted a video review too: Jackson Rancheria RV Park Review | New Sections Are Finally Open! https://youtu.be/XWCGqmdiyaI

Decided to try this out for the 4th of July weekend. Kind of shocked and excited we found it…read moreconsidering we were late booking trips for summer. After we arrived we realized why. All spots are on a steep incline. Majority of park occupied by full time campers living. A lot of marijuana smell and odd people coming out of campers at night. RV spots very narrow so no space to set up unless you do not mind picnic table over other rv spot sewer hose. No service at all so make sure you bring everything you need. The pool was over occupied which is probably due to complete lack of space or sitting for anyone. The putt putt golf was basically dirt. E-bikes very dangerous unless you are a pro because of the steep slopes. No paths for walking. I'd recommend trying anything else first. The drive is pretty long and winding so really not worth the drive.

We had our last summer trip booked here and due to the theft of our catalytic converter, we had to…read morecancel our trip. The manager here still charged us a $50 cancellation fee - we will not rebook with this location ever.

Such a beautiful park slightly hidden away in the small city of Ione. The park is HUGE offering 4…read morebaseball diamonds, 4 soccer fields, a skate park, disc golf, and 2 tennis courts. If that wasn't enough 2 play structures AND a designated dog park and of course lots and lots of grass to relax under the trees. The bathroom facilities we're ok, with toilet paper available. ps. Make sure to tour the small surrounding towns to grab a bite to eat and help the small local shops survive during these trying times.

Went here today for a company retreat. What fun! A fantastic venue for so many things. The…read moreweather was mild, the grounds beautiful, the kitchen and meeting auditorium, awesome and huge. There's a horse arena...a really big one with stands for the audience, plenty of places to explore and trail walk, lots of local wild flowers in bloom (watch out we did find a few patches of poison oak-"leaves of 3, let it be")! There's a lovely picnic area, many playgrounds for the kids, a baseball diamond and much more. We were fortunate enough to have our camp cooks on site for a remarkably good lunch with entrees consisting of a sun dried tomato pasta, bbq chicken with a ricotta cheese topping, pulled pork sandwiches, slaw, and a baby greens salad with cherry tomatoes; dessert cookies that were "out of this world" (smores-oatmeal and raisin & chocolate chip) Camp folks really know how to put on a good spread. Host your next event in Ione if you need lots of space, need to accommodate lots of people and would like a beautiful and nature filled venue!

As a family we had decided to change our camping site after 15+ years. Someone recommended this…read morecampground to us. I can say there are only two things going for this place, the amount of shade and the fishing. Everything else was pretty bad. Coming here it was a good easy ride. The person at the front gate was very friendly, unpacking wasn't too bad but the leveling of the ground sucked. Everything was at a slant, things kept falling off the tables we brought and even our beds we crooked. The water was low, which is expected but it was pretty clean and there was actually fish caught. Going towards night time maybe about 7:45pm we encountered a very upsetting incident. A female park ranger working on Friday night on August 14, we were bombarded with an onslaught of yelling. No warnings like, Hi group or Hello all, just need a word, she straight up came up to us and was yelling my brother's name and camp site because she had to "warn" him because he parked wrong. My brother is a permanent disabled person and he did park in the wrong spot but the approach of the the park ranger could have been nicer. She passed by our speaker and said our music was way to f***** loud and we had small children around, but it really wasn't. Then when we asked questions she got really aggressive. My husband mentioned that he thought quiet time was 10pm, she pointed her finger at him and said there is an ordinance where I can site you now for day time noise citation. Everything she threw at us always..I can give you a citation. I think I understand that maybe she has to be a little tough because there are some who do not follow rules, but we have been camping for a long time with our kids and we have never been kicked out or humiliated like this. I think there needs to be a better way to communicate without coming off like it is a power trip or upsetting visitors. I do not like giving bad reviews but I just could not pass this by. Unfortunately we will not be coming back but I hope those who do will have a better experience than us.

I was on a summer weekend drive around Calaveras County. We were near New Hogan Lake. It's off…read moreRoute 12, 26, and 49. So I had a bright idea to drive by and visit the lake to check it out. I e never been before. On hindsight, probably a hot valley summer day is not the best time for my first ever visit, especially for an impromptu one. We drove to the Lake overlook. The overlook parking lot had lots of spots. It's right next to the park headquarters office, There is no fee to view the overlook, use the children's play area, walk the nearby trails, or access the shoreline by foot. There is a picnic pavilion but not sure if it's first come, first serve or by reservation. The website has no info about that. The overlook did have some big beautiful stately trees, that gave off smoke shade where some benches were placed. The overlook looked down onto the lake and valley. Spectacular views. There are some trails leading to the lake and surrounding areas. The trails have no shade. The shoreline has minimal shade as well. The shoreline is jagged rocky not soft sand. And did I mention it's HOT in the summer. Mentioning it again because it's worth mentioning. Was it worth driving specifically to look at this overlook? Probably not. But if you happen to be in the area, why not. Another thing that caught my eye was the overlook's large wood sign with carved lettering. The sign provided info and history. But since the sign is painted all in one color, the letters were not easily visible. It was difficult to see the lettering to read the sign. Possibly they have not gotten around to painting the letters, and it's not intentional to be left like that. Painting the engraved words in a contrasting color would make those letters pop. New Hogan Lake was created in 1964 with the completion of the New Hogan Dam. The lake contains 50 miles of shoreline. For recreational use info on boat launches, camp grounds, day use beach access, trails, etc, check out this site...https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?ID=L212390