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At Lake Nacimiento, there are seven unique campgrounds to choose from. Whether you plan on truly “roughing it” or want to bring along your fully outfitted RV, you will find a campground that pleasantly accommodates your vacation.
EAGLES RIDGE
This is the fifth campground from the entry gate, turn right off the main road and continue to the campground. Many people consider this the very best overflow campground you could ask for. Others make it their first choice. Many of the spaces are walk in and have fantastic views of the lake and resort. There are chemical toilets, trash service and fresh water provided. All the spaces are first come first serve and many require a significant change of elevation to access. If you are looking to get away from it all and don’t mind a drive or hike to the nearest showers, Eagles Ridge might just be the place for you.
OAK KNOLL
*Reservations Only
This very peaceful campground is the first campground after Entry Gate on the right with 40 Full Hook-up single sites. Most sites have picnic tables, barbecues, and fire rings. The campground has flush toilets and free showers conveniently located a short walk from all the sites. Boat trailer spaces are provided on a first come first served basis. Overflow parking is provided in the Day Use lot located near the General Store.If you are looking for peace and quiet it can usually be found at Oak Knoll.
Reservations for Oak Knoll campgrounds can be made by calling: (805) 237-4924 opt. 1
PINE KNOLL
*Reservations Only
If you are seeking water access and close proximity to the store, marina and restaurant Pine Knoll is probably where you want to be. Many campers choose this over any other location and tell us it is their favorite getaway in California. With over 90 campsites, two flush restrooms and free showers this is where it is at. When camping in Pine Knoll you can leave your car at your camp and walk to the pool, shoreline and seasonal movie theatre. Water is provided close to most spaces. The flat areas have lots of shade and are the closest to the lake. The upper campsites have sweeping views and can take advantage of the cool evening breezes. Pine Knoll is by reservation only and fills quickly on the busy weekends.
QUAILS ROOST
*Reservations Only
First campground through Entry Gate on your left as you enter. This campground provides campers with a choice of 60 single regular sites. Most sites have some shade and back up on open space. There are convenient flush restrooms and free showers located in the center of the campground, an easy walk to all the sites. Water is located throughout the campground and most sites have fire rings and barbeques. Picnic tables are provided on most spaces. This campground is not recommended for large RVs and vehicles with trailers due to the narrow roads. Quails Roost is a reservation campground. If you are looking for a place to take the family and friends, try out Quails Roost for an experience you wont forget.
ROCKY CANYON
This canyon based campground is the second campground on the right after Entry Gate. No Large RVs or large vehicles towing boats allowed to enter this campground due to the narrow roads and parking areas. For use by tent camping groups only. This is a first come, first serve campground with 14 sites ranging from single vehicles up to seven vehicle group sites. Sites have picnic tables and barbeques, some have fire rings. The campground has flush toilets and free showers conveniently located in the campground. Built on the ridge above the lake, Rocky Canyon affords many of the sites magnificent views and access to the evening breezes. Shade is provided in many of these campsites by a mix of pine and oak trees. Bring your friends and family and enjoy one of these mini group sites.
First come, first serve.
SANDY POINT
*Reservations Only
Fourth campground after Entry Gate, turn right twice. Sandy Point has 12 single and group sites. Reservation and site assignment by Office prior to use required in this very popular campground. Advance reservations are highly recommended but limited space may be available on a first serve basis, check at the entry gate before going to Sandy Point. No hook-ups, water is available close to many of the spaces. Flush toilets and free showers are located centrally in the campground. Narrow roads, use caution, not suggested for vehicles towing boats and trailers. Sandy Point boasts a large day use area available for registered Sandy Point campers and that famous sandy beach at the campground is named for. If you want the very best camping experience that Nacimiento has to offer, most people agree that is found at Sandy Point.
For Reservations please call 805-237-4924 opt 1
From jct US 101 & 46E/24th St exit: Go 16 mi NW on 24th St/G14, then 1 mi S on entrance road.
We brought our 5th wheel to stay for 3 nights at Oak Knoll with full hook ups. The staff there are super helpful, we had pick of any site that wasn’t booked, some sites are not level and the lower sites would be impossible to get to with a large RV without hitting a tree! so most stay on the top sites! The only other issue we had was the resort store is mostly closed, except for a couple of hours on weekends! Nice trails with lots of ground squirrels!
Family spend 10 straight days at the resort dry camping at Pine Knoll with our RV and boat. We had friends coming in and out during the trip to stay a few days at a time. Unfortunately we had a bad experience docking the boat in one of the resort slips. There was an exposed decking screw that deeply scratched up my boat gel coat. The next day I spoke with Layla the general manager. She was genuinely concerned and quick to get me into a new slip. Layla and I sat down and we worked out a way to make it right all around. I was relieved that we came up with a fair fix. We had a fantastic time and will be back for more! Thanks Lake Nacimiento Resort -Brandon
Great lake for fishing, and the lake has many coves filled with bass. I caught 13 spotted bass, 1 white bass, and 4 large mouth using a rapala fat wrap deep diver , and a rapala crawfish medium diver. The wildlife was in full swing also. Wild pigs, tame deer, bald eagles, and a white tailed kite. Make sure you don't leave food out at night, the racoons are a pest and they roam the park after you go to bed and they get into anything left out.
My husband, pup and I enjoyed a wonderful camping trip here over Labor Day weekend. We reserved a full hookup for our camper van at the Oak Knoll. We had a great time and the campground was very nice and peaceful. We enjoyed a nice hike to the general store and saw many deer and birds. We would definitely recommend this campsite and will be back!
