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New Hogan Lake

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Summary

New Hogan Dam and Lake is a 4,400 acre lake located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, offering 50 miles of shoreline and warm summer temperatures. Only accessible by boat, the campground features 30 tent only campsites and is home to a variety of wildlife species. Nearby attractions include the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found and The Black Bart Inn.

Overview

New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam. When full, the lake has 50 miles of shoreline and extends nearly eight miles upstream to the confluence of the north and south forks of the Calaveras River. The dam provides flood protection to the City of Stockton (among other communities) and water for irrigation, drinking and hydroelectric power. The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees.

Recreation

This campground is only accessible by boat and offers the only camping available on the lake outside of the main campgrounds, Acorn and Oak Knoll. Water recreation such as water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing are all frequent activities on New Hogan Lake. Fishing is allowed year-round, subject to state regulations. Popular species caught in New Hogan Lake include striped bass, black bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie.

Facilities

The campground features 30 tent only campsites. There are vault restrooms within the campground as well as trash receptacles. Each campsite features a fire pit and lantern holder. For those accessing Deer Flat Campground, boats may be launched and vehicles may be parked in the Fiddleneck Day Use Area.

Natural Features

Wildlife species thrive at the lake and on the surrounding 6,500 acres of US Army Corps of Engineers' managed land. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot black-tailed deer, cottontail rabbits and jackrabbits, wild turkeys, turkey vultures, bald and golden eagles, osprey, red-tailed and other hawks, ducks and geese, California quail, acorn woodpeckers and northern flickers, coyotes, rattlesnakes and other snakes, gray fox, bobcats, and an occasional mountain lion.

Nearby Attractions

A number of historic sites are located nearby, including Carson Hill, the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found, and The Black Bart Inn, located in San Andreas, where the famous outlaw Black Bart was captured. Groceries, gas, camping supplies and more can be found in the nearby town of Valley Springs, California.
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Nearby Campgrounds Distance Notification Rate
Deer Flat Boat In
New Hogan Lake
0.0mi
Acorn
New Hogan Lake
1.7mi 100%
Oak Knoll
New Hogan Lake
2.0mi 100%
Coyote Point
New Hogan Lake
11.9mi
Glory Hole Recreation Area
New Melones Lake
18.0mi
Tuttletown Recreation Area
New Melones Lake
20.4mi 71%
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