A wide-open recreation lake in the oak foothills near Wheatland — boating, fishing, jet skiing, swimming, and lakeside camping on the Bear River.
Tucked into the rolling oak country east of Wheatland, Camp Far West Lake spreads across the Bear River foothills — miles of warm, open water framed by green hills and big California skies. Mornings are glassy and quiet; afternoons hum with ski boats and laughter; evenings fade into some of the best sunsets in the Sacramento Valley.
Whether you're launching a boat at dawn, casting for bass, carving the lake on a jet ski, or just claiming a shady spot to swim, there's room to spread out — then settle in for a night under the stars at one of two lakeside campgrounds.
Day-use is charged per vehicle at the gate — up to 6 people per vehicle. There's no charge to launch a boat or watercraft.
Per vehicle · up to 6 people
Per night · per vehicle
Add-ons · per item
Best value for regulars
137 sites spread across two campgrounds — full-hookup RV convenience on the North Shore, quieter seasonal sites on the South.
Open Year-RoundThe full-service side — easy in, easy out, hookups ready.
Seasonal · Select WeekendsQuieter and more tucked-away — for folks who want calm water and space.
📞 Reserve by phone or in person at the camp store — Monday & Tuesday, 9 AM–2 PM — call (530) 633-0803. Online booking coming soon.
A satellite view of Camp Far West Lake and the North Shore. See the official campsite map below for site numbers and amenities.
The lake's own hand-drawn layout — find your site number, the store, ramp, restrooms and dump station. Tap to enlarge.
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Tournaments, holiday weekends, and community days — kept up to date by the lake office.
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Questions about rates, reservations, or conditions? Reach the lake office directly.
About 30 minutes from Marysville and Lincoln, off McCourtney / Camp Far West Road in the Wheatland foothills.
Get Directions →Real shots from Camp Far West — sunrises, sunsets, fishing mornings, and nights around the fire.
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