Where to find lake lodges, cabins, and campgrounds
on and near Bear River Lake and the Lower
Bear River Reservoir in
Amador County, California.
Bear River Lake Resort
Seven unit cabin and campsite resort on the northwest side of
the Lower Bear River Reservoir,
at the point where the Little Bear River meets the reservoir.
Located at 40800 State Highway 86,
about 24 miles northeast of the town of Pioneer.
(last time I checked their Web site at bearrivercampground.com
was off-line)
Pardoes Point Campground
Campground with 10 camps sites, picnic tables, grills, fire rings,
toilets, water. Activities include lake swimming,
fishing, picnics, hiking, Situated at an elevation of about 6,000 feet.
Located on Bear River Road, about 4 miles off Highway 88
and about 40 miles east of Jackson.
See also the campground's printable
PDF brochure
Bear River Group Campground
Groups-only campground with four separate group campsites.
One of the campsites can accommodate up to 50 people and
the other three can each accommodate up to 25 people.
The campsites are seasonal and they are usually only
available form the middle of June to early October.
See also the campground's printable
PDF brochure
South Shore Campground
Campground with 22 campsites, some suitable for recreational vehciles
and tents and some suitable for tents only.
Situated at an elevation of about 5,900 feet above sea level.
See also the campground's printable
PDF brochure
Sugar Pines Point Campground
Small saeasonal campground usually available from
May through the middle of November. No piped water. If lake
water is used it must be boiled to make it safe for consumption.
See also the campground's printable
PDF brochure