Campgrounds
Camp Watanda
17271 Lake Vera Purdon Rd, Nevada City, CA
Camp Watanda is a privately owned former girls' summer camp on Lake Vera, a small lake in the hills outside Nevada City, California, that now rents out as a whole-property retreat for groups, families and reunions rather than as individual drive-up campsites. Guests book the entire ten-acre wooded property, choosing among four rustic sleeping cabins and open-air tent platforms known as kiosks, each equipped with mattresses, a picnic table, a grill and a fire pit.
The lakefront comes with canoes, kayaks and life jackets included in the rental, plus a shared bathhouse, covered pergolas and a large communal fire ring for evening gatherings. Nevada City's historic downtown, the Wild and Scenic Yuba River, and a wide network of hiking and mountain biking trails are all a short drive away, making the property a useful overnight basecamp for travelers exploring the northern Sierra foothills.
Common Questions
Can individuals book a stay at Camp Watanda?
Yes. The property rents as a whole site to one group at a time via reservation, rather than by individual campsite.
What kind of lodging does Camp Watanda offer?
Four rustic sleeping cabins and open-air tent platforms called kiosks, each with mattresses; guests bring their own bedding.