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Thank you for your interest in Watanda Lodge.  Our lodge and cabin sits on 38 acres just 2 ½
miles from downtown Nevada City, California and 3 miles from the Yuba River.  Our elevation of
2,500 feet makes it an ideal location for year round recreational activities.  Beautiful Lake Vera
provides seasonal water activity as well as a sanctuary for abundant wildlife.  Our site makes it the
perfect location for family vacations or larger events such as company picnics, birthday parties,
anniversaries, reunions, meetings and weddings. The site capacity is 42 but parking can be a
crunch for large groups. We do not have RV hook-ups or ability to run multiple extension cords.   
We welcome pets with some restrictions.  Our winter low season is perfect for that romantic
getaway for couples and small groups.  We are no longer renting out as an organized camp.

Watanda Lodge is a large rustic, year-round building containing a spacious Great Room with
comfortable seating and 10 foot fireplace with insert. The licensed commercial kitchen can provide
food service for up to 56 guests and includes double ovens/6 burner cook top and grill, freezer and
walk-in refrigerator, we do not have an automatic dishwasher. Indoor dining is limited to 18. The 16
x 54 outdoor dining deck faces the lake seats 56 and comes complete with covered tables and  
charcoal BBQ.  Our 6 foot commercial propane BBQ is offered at no charge.  Within the lodge is a
dormitory style bedroom which sleeps 8.  There is a king sized bed, twin bunk, twin over double
bunk, one twin bed.  An additional 4 person can be accommodated in cots that are stored under
the beds.  Linens are provided for the king bed only, bottom sheets on all other beds.  You will
need to bring sleeping bags or linen.  There is a single toilet and tub/shower in the lodge,
bathhouse with 3 showers/3 toilets located behind the lodge but is for summer use only.   There is
no smoking in the lodge.  Direct-TV/VCR/DVD and wireless DSL provided. Telephone for local
calls, no cell service. The fireplace or portable heaters provides winter heat, there is no A/C.
Temperatures can be in the high 90’s during the summer making the lodge stuffy—go swimming!

Cabin, our furnished 600 square foot cabin will sleep up to 6. It has one bedroom with queen bed,
linens provided.  A twin bunk and queen sleeper in the living room, bottom sheets only provided.  
Porta-crib in  broom closet.  There is a full sized kitchen with high chair, coffeepot, toaster,
microwave and kitchen and dinnerware; bathroom with shower. There is a wall furnace and LR
window A/C, Direct TV/VCR/DVD, wireless Internet (sometimes!) and phone for local calls. There is
no cell service.  Winter renters will need to remove their trash unless dumpster is present.   The
cabin has a filtered view of the lake, but is only steps away from the waterfront. Cabin is “Pet
Friendly”, by pet friendly we mean up to 2 dogs and no cats.

Kiosks, there are 4 additional 3-sided camping cabins which will sleep 10 in bunks (mattresses
provided) or additional guests on the decks of the kiosks (mattresses not provided). Each kiosk
has a private changing area and picnic table. The bathhouse is located close by and includes 3
toilets and 3 showers, perfect for larger groups. The Kiosks are for summer use only. There is no
power to the Kiosks.

Waterfront,  Our private waterfront has a floating dock, and a variety of watercraft for your use.  
Life jackets are provided and required for all boaters. Chairs are provided, but you will need
umbrellas for shade. The waterfront has a large campfire ring, stage and chairs as well as a picnic
area with tables and charcoal BBQ. Wood may be gathered for campfires. Campfire permits are
not required. There is no camping on the waterfront unless your group has rented the entire site.

Lake Vera is a privately owned seasonal lake, shared by 3 other camps comprising the Lake
Vera Mutual Water Company. There is no public access except through site rentals. These
adjoining properties are working summer camps and will be occupied during the summer and
weekends.  There will be background noise of children singing, playing, or boating on the lake. We
consider this a joyful noise. There is an all lake quiet from 9:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Only non-motorized
boating is permitted. No license is needed for fishing. Lake Vera is drained from November to April
1st depending on weather. Lake level begins to drop in August and can be quite low in dry
summers.  Complete lake rules will be provided and are strictly enforced.  Abundant trails surround
the area for non motorized biking or hiking.
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