Tomorrow the calendar turns to August, the final month of our traditional summer vacation season.

Kids will be back in school in a matter of weeks, but there’s still time for one more camping trip this summer.

As Northern California’s drought continues, it can become a challenge for the lakeshore camper to find a reservoir with a decent water level.

Here are a few suggestions of lakes that are in good shape right now:

Whiskeytown Lake

Set 10 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown Lake is maintained nearly full for most of the year, even during the dry summer months — currently it’s at 98 percent of capacity.

The sun gets hot here but the water is comfortably cool, as it is pumped in through an underground tunnel from the depths of nearby Trinity Lake.

Trout and Kokanee fishing can be good, and there is a relatively undiscovered bass fishery here as well.

Water skiing and other powerboat sports are popular at Whiskeytown. There are some excellent trails for mountain biking or hiking along the shoreline as well. Camping is available at three campgrounds around the lake, including several walk-in or boat-in sites.

For information, call the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area at (530) 242-3400.

For reservations, call (877) 444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.

Antelope Lake

For those willing to put in a few more highway miles, Antelope Lake is a nice destination. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet in the Plumas National Forest just south of Susanville, it will be about a 5-hour drive from Napa.

The lake isn’t large, but it’s very scenic and the fishing can be excellent for both trout and bass. There is plenty of water, with the lake at 93 percent full.

Three campsites are located around the lake, with sites for tents and RVs.

For information, call the Plumas National Forest office at (530) 283-1821.

For reservations, call (877) 444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.

Lake Pardee

The Sierra foothill country near Ione and Jackson features many popular manmade reservoirs.

Lake Pardee boasts some of the best fishing in the area. Trout and Kokanee salmon are regularly stocked and provide great action throughout the summer. Bass fishing can also be very good, especially for smallmouth.

Many say the next state record smallmouth bass lives in these waters.

The lake is currently 96 percent full.

On the downside, if swimming or other water sports are an important part of your camping experience, this might not be the spot for you.

As part of the East Bay Municipal Water District, no bodily contact with the water is allowed.

Pardee’s recreational facilities are run by a private concessionaire. Call (209) 772-1472 for information or reservations.

Don Pedro Lake

If you’re looking for a fun place to go houseboating, try Don Pedro Lake.

Located east of Modesto, this enormous reservoir has 160 miles of shoreline consisting of vast river arms and secluded coves, which provide lots of great spots to park a houseboat.

The lake is holding steady at 81 percent full. All water sports are available, and fishing for its trout and Florida-strain largemouth bass can be very good.

Developed campgrounds are also available at the south and far north ends of the lake.

For houseboat information, call (888) 454-8825.

For camping reservations, call the Don Pedro Recreation Agency at (209) 852-2396.

For further information on these and hundreds of other camping spots throughout the state, I highly recommend the book “California Camping” published by Moon Outdoors.

Author Tom Stienstra has spent a lifetime traveling all over California, and he really knows his stuff!

The book is well-organized and provides important information on each and every campsite, including opinions on the quality of the campground and the times of year that are best to visit them.

Visit www.moon.com /books for more information.

Guy Carl is a CPA and partner with BDCo Accountants and Advisors in St. Helena (www.bdcocpa.com). Contact Guy at GC.outdoors@sbcglobal.net.