Nestled in the scenic town of Macdoel, CA, Juanita Lake Campground offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This hidden gem is a first-come, first-serve campground with 23 individual sites and one group site, ensuring a calm and quiet atmosphere. Surrounded by the beauty of Juanita Lake, this campground is perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Juanita Lake Campground is an ideal destination for a variety of outdoor activities. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, swimming, and paddleboarding, while the handicapped-accessible paved road around the lake provides an easy and scenic walking path. The well-maintained facilities and clean environment make it a comfortable place to stay, whether you're camping in a tent or an RV.
Visitors often praise the campground for its simplicity, cleanliness, and serene ambiance. Many have discovered this spot by chance during road trips and ended up staying for multiple nights. The proximity to the lake allows campers to use their campsite as a home base, eliminating the need to drive to the water. With its limited number of sites, Juanita Lake Campground remains relatively uncrowded, offering a more intimate and relaxing experience.
Here’s what some of our happy campers have to say:
Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Juanita Lake Campground is a must-visit destination. Its natural beauty, excellent facilities, and peaceful environment make it a favorite among campers. Pack your gear and head to Juanita Lake Campground for an unforgettable outdoor adventure!
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Great and super quiet place to camp,fist come first serve . Many fishermen and also great place to go to swim or paddle . We found this place on our road trip by chance and stayed for 2 nights . Very simple very clean and very calm. We had great time strolling around the lake on a handicapped accessible paved road that is very easy to walk around . Well kept and for sure worth visiting .
What a gem. This is a great campground, and one of only a few in the general area. The drive in from highway 97 is well worth it. There are only 23 sites (and one group site that is in a separate area), so it is relatively calm and quiet. The lake is adjacent to the campground, so you can use your campsite as home base rather than drive to the water.
This campground is a gem, the weather is great, the water is perfect for fishing, swiming, and non motorized watercraft. There is running water, and vault toilets. There aren't any showers, but other than that it's great.
The campground was beautiful. The campers were noisy and many were drunk by 6pm. Sheriff's were called twice for fighting. The campground host was not available when we needed them.
Beautiful campground, amazing lake with some good fiahing.
We encountered an unexpected amount of snow on the road, making it a bit challenging to navigate. I’m sure it’s going to be an amazing spot!
Very nice small campground right on the lake, fairly easy access, paved road, level sites. Great for fishing, families. Quiet . no water despite what it may say.