Camping

• Charcoal fires only. Wood fires or pressed wood logs are never permitted due to extreme fire danger.

• All dogs must be maintained on a leash of no more than 6 feet at all times. The leash must be held or controlled by the person handling the dog.
• All persons bringing dogs to Dixon Lake shall be responsible for immediately cleaning up after the dog. Waste disposal bags shall be placed in a trash can.
• All dogs brought to Dixon Lake must have a current license issued by the animal regulation agency where the dog owner resides. Proof of licensure or current vaccination record may be required at any time.
• Dogs are not allowed within 50 feet of the shoreline, nor are they allowed in any boats on the lake. Service animals are exempt from this requirement.
• Dogs shall not be left unattended in any camper, motor home, tent, vehicle, or other camping equipment at any time. Animals in distress will be released from unattended vehicles by the appropriate enforcement agency.
• Continually barking dogs in the campground may result in the loss of camping privileges for the owner/handler.
• Dogs are not to be tied to any trees, shrubs, posts, fences, or other items at any time.
• Owners of dogs displaying aggressive behavior, whether in the campground or day-use areas, will be asked to leave the park with their dog(s).
• No more than three dogs will be allowed in any campsite at any time. Visitors to campsites must register any dogs at the concession stand prior to visiting any campsite. Visiting dogs are counted in the total number of dogs on the site.
• No dogs are allowed in any buildings at Dixon Lake, including restrooms, the rental cabin, or the Ranger station. Service animals are exempt from this exclusion.

If you've been to Dixon Lake lately, you may have noticed that we've had a bit of an increase in 4-legged bandit activity. Our raccoon population has been taking advantage of food and trash left out on tables and near trash cans. While the raccoons are not as dangerous as the famous Yosemite bears, they can be quite assertive when it comes to taking what they want, when they want it. Here are a few tips to keep the "bandits" at bay:

• Never leave food out on tables when you leave your campsite. Put all food in your car or in the food storage locker provided on the campsite.
• Do not entice the raccoons with handouts. This only makes them expect to be fed, which leads to assertive behavior when they're ignored.
• Make sure the lid to your trash can is fully secured. You may notice raccoon tracks on our trash can lids because they can climb easily. However, they have not been able to open lids that are properly secured.
• Don't leave extra bags of trash next to the trash cans. If you have more trash than will fit in a trash can, notify a member of the Dixon Lake staff. Someone will stop by and properly dispose of the excess trash.
• Finally, remember that raccoons and pets don't mix, and pet food left out on your campsite will only invite trouble.

• Regular Campsite (Table, Charcoal Grill, and Locker - water nearby): Per night, $30
• Deluxe Campsite (Table, Charcoal Grill, Locker, Water, 30 amp Electric Hookup and Sewer): Per night, $50
• There is a $1 fee per night for each dog (maximum 3 dogs per campsite).
• 2 vehicle maximum per campsite (strictly enforced)

Please note that the campground stay limit is 14 nights within a 30-day  period. Once you've reached 14 days, you must be checked out of the campground for 16 days. This policy is to ensure a fair and equitable way for all to enjoy our facilities.

Campground Reservation Cancellation Policy

• Reservations canceled prior to 14 days of the check-in date may be re-scheduled to another date or receive a full refund minus the $5 non-refundable reservation fee.
• Cancellations made between 14 days and 24 hours prior to the check-in date will not receive a refund, but a full credit for the amount of the reservation will be given. This credit must be used within 180 days from the date of cancellation. If this credit is used to re-schedule at the time of cancellation, a new reservation fee will not be charged. If the credit is used at a later time to make a reservation, a new $5 reservation fee will be charged.
• Cancellations made after 24 hours of the check-in date will forfeit the first day's camping fee. The remainder of the camping fee will be given as a credit. This credit must be used within 180 days from the start of the original check-in date.

Group camping is available by reservation. Please call 760-839-4045, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm.