Lake Camanche Boating

Amador, Calaveras, and San Joaquin Counties

Lake Camanche, CA
Lake Camanche, CA

Lake Camanche Boating

Amador, Calaveras, and San Joaquin Counties


Lake Camanche Boating in a Nutshell

Lake Camanche
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  • Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: Lake Camanche has room for it all out in the main body of the lake.
  • Personal Watercraft, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers
  • Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing - The upper part of the lake is reserved for quieter boating activities.

Lake Camanche Entry Fees 2026

  • Vehicle:   Oct. - Apr. $13,   May - Sept. $21.50,   after 3:00 PM on non-holiday weekends $13
  • Boat launch (charged daily in park):   $18.50
  • Fishing Access: $8.25
  • 5-Day and Annual Passes available
  • Gate Hours: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM (subject to seasonal changes)
  • Day Use: 5:00 AM until one hour after sunset

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Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention Program

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) conducts boat inspections prior to launching. This includes both a boat history and a physical inspection.
See EBMUD Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention Program.



Lake Camanche Marinas

North Shore and South Shore

The North Shore Marina is located on Camanche Road off Camanche Parkway North.
The South Shore Marina is on Pattison Road off Camanche Parkway South.
North Shore Marina: (209) 763-5166
South Shore Marina: (209) 763-5915
Website: Lake Camanche Recreation

Marina:

  • Launch Ramps   8-lane Ramps
  • Slips:   Open or covered slips available to rent short term or annually
  • Mooring:   by night or week
  • Facilities:   On-water Fueling docks, Store with bait & tackle, groceries, and camping supplies
  • Boat Rentals:

Lake Camanche Boat Rentals
Boat Seats Features
Half Day is 3-5 Hours, a Full Day is more than 5 Hours
Fuel charge extra.
Fishing Motorboat Outboard, aluminum
Deluxe Fishing Boat 25 HP Outboard, aluminum
Bass Boat 2 Outboard, bow seat
Patio Boat 8 Bimini
Patio Boat 12 Bimini
Deluxe Patio Boat
(North Shore Marina)		 9 Padded seats, partial bimini
Super Deluxe Patio Boat 14 Partial bimini, BBQ
Samantha Party Barge 20 Slide, upper deck, bathroom
Gracie Party Barge 24 Slide, upper deck, bathroom
Kayaks 1 or 2
Stand-up Paddleboards


Lake Camanche Boating Regulations

  • Hours of Operation: Personal Watercraft may only be operated between sunrise and sunset. All other boats may operate one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
  • Speed Limit: Boats must observe a 5 MPH speed limit and create no wake within 200 feet of the shoreline, a fishing dock, marina, swim area, or any floating station
  • Above the Narrows: Reduced speed limit in the portion of the lake above the narrows; no waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc. No Personal Watercraft.
  • For a complete list of regulations, see
    EBMUD Watershed and Recreation Rules and Regulations

Lake Camanche campground, CA

Riverview Campground, South Shore Lake Camanche


Marine Services

J & H Marine
401 N. San Jose St.
Stockton, CA
(209) 951-0283
J & H Marine

Marine Service Center
3761 Recycle Rd., Unit A, Rancho Cordova, CA
(916) 638-7935
Marine Service Center

Larson Marine
1325 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA
(209) 465-5801
or
11361 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA
(916) 635-8755
Larson Marine


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Pardee Lake

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  • Launch Ramps
  • Marina, Store, Cafe

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  • Water Skiing, Ranger Programs

New Melones Lake

  • Boating, Fishing, Camping
  • Marina, Launch Ramps
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Folsom Lake

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  • Marinas, Boat Rentals, Launch Ramps
  • Waterskiing, Wakeboarding School


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