About the Camp, Lodge & Cabin Rentals

Thank you for your interest in Camp Watanda. Our camp 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, large camping groups, reunions, meetings, weddings and scouting events. The site capacity is 60 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.

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 60 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 28. The 16 x 54 outdoor dining deck faces the lake and comes complete with covered tables and 2 charcoal bar-b-cues.  Outdoor seating is limited to 60 guests. The lodge contains no separate sleeping room. The Great Room will accommodate up to 10-12 for overnight. There is a king sized bed, twin bunk, twin over double bunk, one twin bed and 4 cots. Linens are provided for the king bed only, bottom sheets on all other beds. There is a single toilet and tub/shower in the lodge.  For meetings, the lodge will seat up to 48 guests. There is no smoking in the lodge and weekend renters will need to remove their garbage. Direct-TV/VCR/DVD and wireless DSL provided. Telephone for local calls, no cell service. The fireplace or portable heaters provides heat, there is no A/C. Temperatures can be in the high 90’s during the summer making the lodge stuffy—go swimming!

Kiosks, there are 4 additional 3-sided camping cabins which will sleep 10 in bunks (mattresses provided) or additional guests on the decks (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.  Lifejackets are provided and required for all boaters. Lounge chairs and umbrellas are also provided. The waterfront has a large campfire ring, stage and chairs as well as a picnic area with tables and Bar-b-que. Wood may be gathered for camp fires. 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. to 7:00 a.m. Only non-motorized boating is permitted. No license is needed for fishing. Lake Vera is drained from mid November to mid April 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, horseback riding or hiking.

Cabin, this furnished 600 square foot cabin will sleep up to 6 adults, or 2 adults and 4 children. It has one bedroom with queen bed, linens provided.  A twin bunk and queen sleeper in the living room, bottom sheets only provided. There is a full sized kitchen with high chair, coffeepot, toaster, microwave and kitchen and dinnerware; bathroom with shower. There is a floor furnace and wall A/C, Direct TV/VCR/DVD, and phone for local calls. Weekend renters will need to remove their trash. The cabin has a filtered view of the lake, but is only steps away from the waterfront. Cabin is “Pet Friendly”.  ***GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.