Paddling adventures are abundant at Lake Camanche’s. Its diverse topography provides an array of scenic coves to paddle. While paddling, you can get up close and personal with wildlife here. You may catch a glimpse of wild turkey, quail and dove, eagles, ospreys, hawks, white pelicans, geese and ducks along the water. Be on the lookout for deer and bobcats.

Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Camanche Lake offers excellent paddling opportunities. Keep in mind that Camanche Lake is also a favorite spot for jet skiing, windsurfing, and sailing in the summer and you’ll likely share the water with many other watersport enthusiasts. On a typically warm day, it is normal to find jet skis and motorized boats whizzing across the lake’s surface.

On the lake’s north shore, you can hike or horseback ride along the China Gulch trail, taking in the views of the lake along the 10.2-miles of trail.Kayak fishing is a popular pastime in this area, with anglers coming from all over to take their share of the large amounts of bass present in the lake.A kayak  or canoe can get you to a perfect fishing spot, enable you to nimbly explore the quiet cove of the lake.

Cutting a quiet path across the clear, blue waters, while taking in picturesque panoramic landscape vistas is a unique experience you don’t want to miss. It can be one of the most emotionally and physically rewarding experiences you’ll ever have.

Map of Camanche Lake

  
 
 
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