Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground is situated on the south shore of Lake Camanche. The camp is spread over 16-oak forest acres close to the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail staging area. The campground is designated for various sizes of groups: 2 sites for 8 people, 2 sites for 16 people, 2 sites for 24 people, and 1 site for 32 people along with their horses, vehicles, and trailers. Although the campground is designed for equestrians, it can be reserved by non-equestrian youth groups when available.
Campers at Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground will find horse paddocks, a well-equipped horse washing station, bins for horse waste, and portable toilets. In the center of the campground is a group area for cooking and eating that may also be rented. It has seating for 40 at picnic tables near a large BBQ area with serving tables. A group amphitheater with a group campfire ring is nearby.
| Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground Basics | |
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| Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground Location: | South Shore - off Highway 12, east of Clements |
| Elevation: | 300 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Lodi - 21 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 7 |
| Camping Season: | open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8, 16, 24, and 32 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2, 4, 6, and 8 |
| Trailers per Site: | 2, 4, 6, and 8 |
| Horses per Site: | 2, 4, 6, and 8 |
| Operated by | Lake Camanche Recreation Company for the East Bay Municipal Utility District |
| Information: | (209) 763-5121 or (866)763-5121 |
| Reservations for Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground reservations are available year-round. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | Not specified |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | 1 accessible single site available, transfer platform to assist in mounting and dismounting |
| Summer Fees: | 8 people $65.60, per night, 16 people $126, 24 people $151.50, 32 people $202
Central Group Cooking, Eating and Campfire Circle - $100 Rent the entire campground - $730 per night |
| Reservations: | Camanche Recreation Company's toll free reservation line: 1-866-763-5121 |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, lantern stand |
| Campground: | Portable toilets, piped water, horseshoeing pit, horse washing stations, bins for horse waste |
| Showers and laundry: | Nearby |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground Map |
| Attractions near Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground: | Set out on great horseback riding trails. Enjoy access to 28 miles of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail. Nearby find picnic areas and a swimming beach. Visit the marina for boat rentals. Enjoy the lake for boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing. Explore nearby hiking trails. Cast your line in the popular fishing ponds. Play tennis and basketball. |
| Updates | Last Updated August 2025 |
Turkey Hill Central Campfire
Turkey Hill Campground
All of the Mother Lode lakes are popular destinations for boaters and anglers. Campgrounds are usually designed around to facilitate those activities. Those who choose Lake Camanche's Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground have access to miles of riding trails.
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Lake Camanche - Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
