Observation Point Picnic Shelter
Open — The picnic shelter is currently open and available for reservations year-round. Park gates close at 10:00 p.m. daily. This is a designated fee use area with permits available at the self-pay machine in the parking lot.
From Recreation.gov
Due to the recent discovery of the golden mussel on the Delta which is in close proximity to New Hogan Lake, New Hogan Lake staff will be conducting random vessel inspections at this time. Requirements in order to launch your vessel include having your California boater card, current vessel registration including a current mussel fee sticker, and your vessel must be clean, drained and dried prior to launching. Additional information is available at calling the New Hogan Lake Project Office at 209-772-1343.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 29 at 4:36PM PST until December 30 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
About
Observation Point Picnic Shelter sits at the New Hogan Lake Park Headquarters in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The facility features a large shade shelter with fixed picnic tables on a concrete foundation, providing seating for approximately 75 people with room for additional tables. A large freestanding BBQ grill, electrical outlet, and trash/recycle receptacles are included. The shared parking lot provides easy access to flush restrooms, drinking fountains, horseshoe pits, and a playground. The shelter offers panoramic views of New Hogan Lake and Dam. New Hogan Lake is a 4,400-acre reservoir created in 1964, with 50 miles of shoreline when full. The area is characterized by warm, dry summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90 degrees. Wildlife is abundant on the surrounding US Army Corps of Engineers land, with opportunities to spot black-tailed deer, wild turkeys, bald and golden eagles, osprey, and other species. Fishing is permitted year-round in the lake, with popular catches including striped bass, black bass, catfish, bluegill, and crappie.
Directions
From Stockton, take State Highway 26 east for 30 miles. Turn right on Hogan Dam Road and continue for 3 miles, then follow signs to the Park Headquarters. The Observation Point Picnic Shelter is located at the Park Headquarters parking lot.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 772-1343 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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