In the Vicinity...
Wineries
There are over 20 wineries in Amador County, most of which are within 15 minutes of Ione. The Sierra Foothills region of Amador County is well known for its varietals, especially the Zinfandels.
The French styled wines of Clos du Lac Cellars and Greenstone Winery are located right in Ione on Highway 88.
For details on all the Amador County wineries and upcoming winery events, visit the Amador Vintner's Association at http://www.amadorwine.com
Lakes and Rivers
Amador County is bounded on the north by the Cosumnes River, and on the south by the Mokelumne River. Here in the Ione area, there are numerous creeks and streams that invite hiking, exploring and even gold panning!
There are also some 21 major lakes in Amador County. Several of these are within a half hour drive of Ione. These include Camanche, Pardee, Amador and Tabeau. Most of these are open to boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, skin diving and water skiing.
Lake AmadorLake Amador has 14 miles of shoreline and is stocked from a private on-site fish hatchery. No water skiing, jetboats or motorcycles allowed. Lake Amador offers lakeside camping, hot showers, and flush toilets. There is a swimming pool with 50-foot waterslide, and a cafe and bait shop. For more information call: (209) 274-4739
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Lake Camanche Resort - North ShoreLake Camanche is a popular fishing site for trout and bass. The resort offers fishing boat rentals, berthing, and launch ramp. Water skiing is allowed. Facilities include tennis courts, a general store, nearby restaurants, laundry, and dump station. RV hookup sites surrounded a stocked trout pond, and there are tent camping facilities. Phone the Ione Office: (209) 763-5121 or visit their website: www.norcalfishing.com SkiingAn hour and a half east of Ione on scenic highway 88 is Kirkwood Ski Area, which consistently boasts the deepest snowpack in the United States, and offers some of the finest skiing to be found anywhere. HuntingHunting is one of the major sports in the Ione area. This includes deer and other small game and birds. There are several hunting and sportsmen's clubs that have trap and skeet ranges. Duck and geese blinds are available on two of the lakes, Amador and Camanche.
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