10 public launches
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New Hogan Lake · Valley Springs, Calaveras County
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 209-772-1343
Directions: From Stockton California, take Highway 26 east for 30 miles. Turn right on Hogan Dam Road and continue for a mile, then follow signs to the campground. Park Headquarters: 2713 Hogan Dam Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 Acorn Campground: 3027 South Petersburg Road Valley Springs, CA 95252
New Hogan Lake · Valley Springs, Calaveras County
New Hogan Lake · Valley Springs, Calaveras County
New Hogan Lake · Valley Springs, Calaveras County
New Hogan Lake · Valley Springs, Calaveras County
Salt Spring Valley Reservoir · Copperopolis, Calaveras County
Tulloch Reservoir · Copperopolis, Calaveras County
Tulloch Reservoir · Copperopolis, Calaveras County
New Melones Lake · Angels Camp, Calaveras County
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation · 209-536-9094
Directions: From Sacramento take 99 S, 88 W and 12 E to San Andreas. Take 49 S for approximately 15 miles. Turn right onto Whittle Ranch Road and follow the road 2 miles to the recreation area. From Central California and the Bay Area take 80 E, 580 E then 205 E to 120 E in Manteca. Take the exit for 120 E/99 N. Continue on 120 E, then take 108 E to 49N. Turn left onto Whittle Ranch Road and follow the road 2
New Hogan Lake · Valley Springs, Calaveras County
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 209-772-1343
Directions: From Stockton California, take Highway 26 east for 30 miles. Turn right on Hogan Dam Road and continue for a mile, then follow signs to the campground. Park Headquarters: 2713 Hogan Dam Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 Oak Knoll Campground: 2321 South Petersburg Road Valley Springs, CA 95252