Lower Lake Clementine Boat-In Camp in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Lower Lake Clementine Boat-In Camp in CA
CA State Parks allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Boat-in-only campground on Lake Clementine, a reservoir on the North Fork American River near Auburn, created in 1939. Accessible exclusively by water; Lower Lake area features boat-in camping surrounded by dramatic terrain. The lake spans approximately 3.5 miles long and offers boating, kayaking, fishing, and gold panning (seasonal). Nearby limestone formations like Robbers Roost provide climbing and scenic opportunities. Hiking, running, and mountain biking trails access the shoreline and surrounding Sierra foothills.
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Stony Hill stands 1,184 ft above the site, 0.4 miles southeast. The Lake Clementine shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Auburn Lake Trails, is 4.1 mi off.
September normals 59–90°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.