More than 14 million people have visited Don Pedro Lake since With miles of shoreline and nearly 13, surface acres at maximum lake level , visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, water sports, swimming, and camping. One of the highlights of the year is the annual fireworks show over the lake celebrating the Fourth of July. Don Pedro Recreation Agency offers campsites at three campgrounds: Fleming Meadows and Blue Oaks located on the west shore, and Moccasin Point located on the east shore.
Campers awake to scenic views of the central valley or the sunrise over the water of Don Pedro Lake. Fleming Meadows Recreation Area offers different camping loops for full hook-up campsites, tent campsites, and walk-in campsites.
Fleming Meadows also offers a group picnic area, horseshoe pits, ball field, volleyball court, boat launch ramp, fish cleaning station, hot showers no additional charge , sewage dump station, camp store, and full-service marina.
Set in the scenic canyon along the Tuolumne River arm and Moccasin Bay arm of Don Pedro Lake, Moccasin Point Recreation Area offers RV full hookup and tent camping, restrooms with hot showers at no extra charge , RV sewage dump station, walking trails, picnic area, boat launch ramp, fish cleaning station, and full-service marina. The confluence of Moccasin Creek and Don Pedro Lake is located adjacent to the campground making this facility a great base for both flat water and stream fishing opportunities.
The cool water that flows in Moccasin Creek not only offers trout fishing, wading, and a cool reprieve from the warm temperatures of summer, it also creates great habitat for bird watching. Moccasin Point campground serves as a great base camp to stay and play in the area. Click here to check out some ideas for fun day trips. McClure, Mt. Lyell, Mt. Florence and Mt. Interpretive exhibits highlighting the Don Pedro Recreation Area, the local area history, construction of the reservoir and dams along the Tuolumne River watershed, and the flora and fauna of the area are housed by the building.
