Camp Far West – South Shore

Piped drinking water, wheelchair accessible restrooms and some vault toilets. Activities include swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding.

Camp Far West Lake is a 2,002 surface-acre lake with 29 miles of shoreline, rolling hills and many oak trees. The campsites sport picnic tables, barbecues and full hook-ups along with a lot of open area which allows for the perfect lake-side barbecue. Piped drinking water, wheelchair accessible restrooms and some vault toilets are available for your convenience! Participate in countless fun activities on and around the lake such as swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, biking, hiking, and horseback riding.

  • Hours The South Shore in Lincoln is open mid-May til September.
  • Address 9300 McCourtney Road, Lincoln, CA 95648
  • Phone 916-645-0484
  • Website Camp Far West - South Shore
  • Best Feature Trails available for biking, hiking, and horseback riding
  • Trails
  • Swimming
  • Accessible Bathrooms

Located on the south shore of Camp Far West Reservoir.

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