New Melones Lake Boating in a Nutshell
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: Everyone loves the smooth water on New Melones Lake
- Houseboats, Personal Watercraft, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers: Miles and miles of waterways to explore, plenty of quiet coves.
- Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Row Boats, Rafts, Pedal Boats
New Melones Lake Fees
- Day Use - $8
- Day Use + Boat Launch - $10
- Annual Day-Use Pass - $50
- Annual Day-Use and Boat Launch Pass - $70
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New Melones Lake Marina
New Melones Lake Marina, located at Glory Hole Recreation Area, serves all of New Melones Lake.
(209) 785-3300
New Melones Lake Marina
Rental Information: Friday through Sunday rentals are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday they close at 4:00 PM. There is a 2-hour minimum on all rentals.
Marina Services:
- Launch Ramp $10 (includes the $8 entrance fee shown above)
- Slips: available by day, week, or for extended times
- Facilities: Fuel Dock, Mechanical and Dock Services, Store,
- Instruction: Wakeboarding and tubing tutorials
Boat Rentals at New Melones Lake Marina
| Boat | Length | Seats | Features/Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Two Hour Minimum on all rentals 2Week-long rentals are for 6 nights and 7 days |
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| Malibu Wakesetter | 21' | 10 | Wakeboarding Boat |
| Bluewater Runabout | 19' | 7 | Open Bow, Water Skiing, Bimini Top |
| Axis T023 Wake Surf Boat | 23' | 16 | Open Bow, Wakeboarding |
| Mastercraft X30 | 23' | 10 | Wakeboarding, surf, no fishing |
| Yamaha Waverunner | 10.5' | 2 | |
| Premier Patio Boat | 30' | 10 | Explore, Fish, Restroom |
| Sunsetter Patio Boat | 35' | 6-8 | Slide, sun deck, bathroom, shower, sleeps 2 |
| Bennington Sports Pontoon | 24' | 12 | Explore, Ski, Tube |
| Super Cruiser Patio Boats | 40 - 60' | 20 - 30 | bathroom, BBQ, slide |
| Escape Houseboat | 60' | 16 (sleeps 8) | 1.5 bathrooms, kitchen, slide |
| Reverse Houseboat | 50' | 10 (sleeps 8) | 1.5 bathrooms, kitchen |
| Fishing Boat | 14' | 4 | 15HP Outboard, Aluminum |
| Deluxe Fishing Boat | 2 | Outboard, bimini | |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard | |||
| Kayak | 2 | ||
| Water Toys | Skis, Boards, Tubes | ||
New Melones Lake Boat Launch Ramps
| Boat Ramp (No. of Ramps) |
Location | Range of Water Levels When Ramps are Open |
|---|---|---|
| Normal maximum water elevation is 1049 feet; the top
of the spillway is 1088 feet. Not all ramps at a particular location are usable at all water levels shown, but at least one of the ramps there is. Ramps have multiple lanes. |
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| Glory Hole Point (4) | At the marina | 1088' - 860' |
| Glory Hole Volunteer Built Ramp (1) | At the marina | 860' - 840' |
| Angels Cove (1) | Near Glory Hole | 1088' - 975' |
| Tuttletown (3) | Tuttletown Rec. Area | 1088' - 900' |
| Mark Twain (1) | Old Hwy 49, Stanislaus Arm | 1088' - 760' |
| Parrots Ferry (1) | Parrots Ferry Rd., Stanislaus Arm | Unimproved |
Maps Showing Launch Ramps
Glory Hole and Angels Cove Map
Tuttletown Recreation Area Map
Mark Twain Recreation Area Map