Oak Knoll Campground, Valley Springs, CA

Oak Knoll Campground in Calaveras county is located 45 min east of Lodi, CA with an elevation of 732 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the beginning of September. 47 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. There is a fee of $20.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (53)

3.1 out of 5

5 star		25%
4 star		21%
3 star		21%
2 star		11%
1 star		23%

@JorgeH1EFA996F · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #23

Best experience ever

@rubenq6F8F9E75 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #25

Great place to camp, close to the water, very short walking distance, everyt8ng was clean (never used the bathrooms so ant speak to that). Only thing that would have been nice is if there more water spigots nears the sites we booked. We have a trailer but next time we'll need to be sure to bring plenty more fresh water. Would definitely camp here again.

@brandonp176704 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #47

The camp host and her husband were awesome, very good people . I have 0 complaints about the hosts. Only thing I would say is maybe clean the bathroom more often but other than that such an amazing place .

@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #4

This is a lovely campground, but many of the sites do not have shade and I was there on a particularly hot time. I stayed at Site #4 and even thought there are a few trees on the site it was very difficult to stay cool - especially during the later part of the day. Also, the bathrooms had A LOT of bugs in them and it was easily a good 10 degrees hotter in them during the day. A light would be nice too. Finally, the only shower I found was a 5-minute drive away at another campground. All-in-all, it is a beautiful site with a lot of wildlife that visit the campsites daily, but if you want shade and acceptable restroom facilities you might think twice about this place.

@DickY1ADA141CB · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #10

Very hot summer spot. Nice wide open, fairly level drive ways with a covered cabana. Nice view of lake from most sites.

@JosephZ19AE6B9 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #1

Nice and convenient place to camp.

@RichardT729403 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #44

Camp site and restrooms were clean. The view from this site was great and it was very close to the water. The sites are very close to each other. I'd go again in a group but not the best place for a solo trip when you're looking for peace and quiet.

@AdrianaL3F7FC7 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #9

Bathrooms maintained very good, rangers very respectful and patrolling. Very nice environment and the nature views and animals including deers very friendly and in their space. 2nd year camping and will continue to do so every year.

@SiningCC0C3BBB · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #5

Very nice location. The only problem is no shower and the toilet is disgusting.

@RomeoPP2FF53D1 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #39

The campsite was great. It was nice and clean

@FrankandD546FE · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #14

Sorry we were unable to go there as my father was rushed to emergency from Jackson so Elk Grove with his heart.

@CelessBF9A2BA4 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #38

It was my first time camping here so this rating is based off what I personally didn't like at Oak Knoll. There was hardly ANY shade there, The bathrooms are really dirty, They do not have showers there, and the Lake - if you go out far enough it's probably nice. But if you have smaller kids and you have to be in the shallow part of the lake, be prepared because it's super muddy water.

@EdwinGEBDE475A · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #13

Friendly staff. Got super hot because we booked during the heat wave so if you want to cool off just jump in the lake. Bring tons of water because gates lock after 10pm and open no later than 8am.

@JeremeK6BDA1B7 · Camped on Jul 3, 2023 at Campsite #43

My wife and I stayed there for two nights. The area and views were fine and so was the site. But we had multiple things stolen from us while we walked down to the water. Luckily we had our wallets locked inside our car.

@MarkG5733121 · Camped on Jul 2, 2023 at Campsite #14

Campsite #14 at Oak Knoll Campground has been my favorite campsite for several years. This time though I noticed a strong stench in the campsite which was not present in the nearby campsites such as #16 (adjacent and downhill from it) and #15 (across the road from #16). People are so careless and rude and inconsiderate. Whatever it was, somebody left something very stinky in #14 for the next people (and the next and the next) to deal with. People ought to be punished for doing this. Next time I am hoping to reserve #16 or maybe #15 or #12. A campsite nearby. Good luck campers, and please take care of your campsite!

@MichelleT61410 · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #32

This is a great place to camp and play in the lake. Keep in mind there’s only a few water spickets and only two bathrooms from what I could see for 30 plus sites, so pack you’re water jugs and if you have a bucket with a toilet seat, bring it. Otherwise the dogs ran around and the kids had a blast. We had pop ups at the water, water toys and kayaks. Others had their boats, jet ski’s and there were tons of fish jumping. The best part…I didn’t hear a generator the entire time and just zoned out at the lake.

@AmberB2127441 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #15

Weather was great, lake was full, could see fireworks from the hill above site A+++

@PaulaE94010496 · Camped on Jun 22, 2023 at Campsite #50

Beautiful site. I always make sure we get this site for our family reunions.

@GregoryK349496 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #38

Nice campground near fresh water lake that's fed with rain water only - so a lot warmer than snow-melt fed lakes.

@GregoryK349496 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #37

Nice fresh water lake that is rain filled - so a lot warmer than snow-melt fed lakes in the area. Campgrounds near the water, too.

@MichelleN16114 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #17

Love New Hogan Lake and my campsite’s!! I go every month…. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

@DomonicJB733C0 · Camped on Jun 1, 2023 at Campsite #6

Park rangers are rude, campsites are dirty, the grass is way too tall around the campsites to have kids running around

@KristenS426435 · Camped on May 12, 2023 at Campsite #19

The amenities are few, but the full Hogan Lake in Spring 2023 was so fun. I wish the campground spigots had threading to allow one to fill the RV fresh water tank at the campground because the vault bathrooms contained too many spiders for my crew to feel comfortable. All in all a great close getaway location.

@MariaV1390119 · Camped on Sep 2, 2022 at Campsite #21

THE CAMP GROUNG EMPLOYES WERE NOT TREATING EVERONE EQUALLY THEY GAVE OUT VIOLATIONS TO ONLY CERTAIN GROUPS AND THE LAKE WAS PRETTY EMPTY NOT LIKE THE PICS VERY SMALL DO NOT RECOMMED AT ALL .

@RosieN4156300 · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #19

The water was extremely low. We got in trouble for driving down to the water. We also got in trouble for not being gone by 2 when we were the only ones in the whole campground and we had no idea we were suppose to be out. We also got in trouble for parking in the parking next door when we were the only ones in the whole campground. Very strict rules!

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