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Camp Oljato

SANDEE RATING: 84 / 100

LocationTollhouse Rd, Lakeshore, CA 93634, USA

Overview

Located in the city of Auberry, Camp Oljato is a Boy Scout camp that has a very small and narrow beach situated on the shores of Huntington Lake.  Huntington Lake is a 1,441 acre man-made lake that was created in 1912.  The beach at Camp Oljato is also known as Camp Oljato Beach and is in front of a sheltered cove on the northwest side of the point where Coon Creek meets Huntington Lake.  Camp Oljato was founded in 1941 and the word Oljato in the Native American tribe of Navajo means Star Light on the Waters.  Camp Oljato is located at the height of 7,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and is surrounded by pine trees and plenty of non-poisonous wildflowers.  The summer camp at Camp Oljato starts from the last week of June and there are six-week-long summer sessions.  Although Camp Oljato Beach does not have lifeguards, it offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, campsites, fire pits, and boat ramps.  There are many fun activities at Camp Oljato Beach including swimming, camping, hiking, sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and shooting sports like rifle, shotgun, and archery.  Getting to Camp Oljato requires a little bit of work – you can access the camp by taking a one-mile-long pontoon boat ride across Huntington Lake from 61953 Huntington Lake Road where you will find the camp’s staff at the docks.  Please note that these boats run on a regular basis during the Scout camping season from mid-June to mid-August. 

Attractions

If you are looking for attractions near Camp Oljato, you can drive 13 minutes to Balsam Meadows Sno-Park that is located on a wooded hill and is a well-known sledding spot during winters.  Museum of the Sierra is also known as the Eastern Fresno County Historical Museum and is home to over 2,000 artifacts and six outdoor exhibits focusing on the history of the town of Tollhouse.  If you like horseback riding, Shaver Stable features horseback riding tours on mountains and trails – and also hosts horse-racing events.  Another great attraction near Camp Oljato is Sierra National Forest that protects many animals including mule deer, black beers, coyotes, bobcats, foxes, porcupines, and marmots. 

Restaurants

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 25-minute drive of Camp Oljato.  Shaver Lake Lodge Restaurant and Bar features sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, and pancakes.  The vegetarian-friendly restaurant Shaver Lake Pizza serves pizza, garlic bread, cheesy bread, wings, and beers.  Shorthorn Bar & Smokehouse is an excellent barbecue restaurant offering beef brisket, chicken quarters, kielbasa sausage, beef ribs, and St Louis-style pork ribs.  Another good restaurant near Camp Oljato is Hungry Hut, a hamburger restaurant with a nice menu including bacon cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings, patties, shakes, and wine.

Hotels

If you are looking for a hotel near Camp Oljato, you can drive six minutes to the 5-Star Tamarack Sierra Lodge that welcomes pets and offers hiking, fishing, boating, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and horseback riding tours.  China Peak Mountain Resort is a 3-Star hotel featuring a restaurant and skiing tours.  The 3-Star Elliott House Bed & Breakfast offers the original Cape Cod-style rooms, suites, and cabins.  If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Camp Oljato, the 2-star Shaver Lake Village Hotel welcomes pets.

Amenities


LGBTQLGBTQ

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DisabilityDisability

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ATMATM

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BarbecueBarbecue

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Blue FlagBlue Flag

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Boat RampsBoat Ramps

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Party SceneParty Scene

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DogsDogs

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Fire PitsFire Pits

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NudeNude

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Free ParkingFree Parking

Yes

Paid ParkingPaid Parking

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PlaygroundPlayground

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RestroomsRestrooms

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ShowersShowers

No

Stairs To BeachStairs To Beach

No

Street ParkingStreet Parking

Yes

Picnic TablesPicnic Tables

NO

Wi-FiWi-Fi

No

Activities


ATVATV

No

Bike PathsBike Paths

No

CampingCamping

Yes

All-Terrain VehiclesAll-Terrain Vehicles

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FishingFishing

Yes

HikingHiking

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Jet SkiingJet Skiing

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Kayaking / CanoeingKayaking / Canoeing

NO

Paddle-boardsPaddle-boards

Yes

SailingSailing

Yes

Scuba DivingScuba Diving

No

SnorkelingSnorkeling

No

SurfingSurfing

No

SwimmingSwimming

Yes

VolleyballVolleyball

No

Water SkiingWater Skiing

No

WindsurfingWindsurfing

No

Rentals


Lounge Chair RentalLounge Chair Rental

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Beach Mat RentalBeach Mat Rental

No

Umbrella RentalUmbrella Rental

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Transportation


Bike AccessBike Access

No

Bike RacksBike Racks

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Car AccessCar Access

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Fishing BoatsFishing Boats

Yes

Foot AccessFoot Access

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Bus StopBus Stop

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RV ParkingRV Parking

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BoatsBoats

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YachtsYachts

NO

Food


BarsBars

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Beach VendorsBeach Vendors

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RestaurantsRestaurants

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Basic Details


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Parking

Parking

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Smooth
Entry Fee

Entry Fee

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Public or Private

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Public

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