New Melones Lake Camping

Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties

New Melones Lake, Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, California
New Melones Lake, Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, California

New Melones Lake Camping

Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties


New Melones Lake Camping

New Melones
Lake Map

New Melones Lake has two recreation areas managed by the Bureau of Reclamation: Tuttletown and Glory Hole. There are campgrounds located at both recreation sites. The gates to the areas open at 4:00 AM year-round. Closing times vary according to the schedule below:

New Melones Gate Hours

  • April - Memorial Day 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Memorial Day - Labor Day 4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Labor Day - September 30 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • October - March 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Day-use fees are $8, and a boat launch fee is an additional $2.
If you are camping the general fee is only $22, which includes your $8 day-use fee or your $10 day-use/launch fee.
Walk-in campsites are $18 per night
Bureau of Reclamation Website: New Melones Camping

Additional camping can be found at nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park and at some of New Melones' neighboring lakes. RV Parks are available only a few miles away at Frogtown and in Angels Camp.

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New Melones Lake Campgrounds

Tuttletown Area: Acorn Campground

Location: 2 Miles off Highway 49 on Whittle Road, campgrounds situated on a peninsula.
Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Restrooms, Showers, Nearby Dump Station and overflow parking
Campsite Amenities: 69 Standard Sites (Tent or RV), one ADA Site; paved parking, a BBQ grill/fire ring, picnic table, and tent site
Reservations: Strongly recommended at (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov -Tuttletown Recreation Area
Park Website: Bureau of Reclamation - New Melones Lake Camping
Note: Limited to 8 People per Site, 2 Vehicles
Fees: $22 per night, includes entrance fee and boat launch fee
Nearby Facilities: Eagle Point Picnic Area and Boat Launch Ramp, Heron Point Trail and Picnic Area

Tuttletown Area: Chamise Campground

Location: 2 Miles off Highway 49 on Reynolds Ferry Road, campground located on a peninsula.
Note: No Boats, Trailers, or RVs - mostly Walk-in Campsites; Limited to 4 People per Site and 1 Vehicle
Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Restrooms, Showers, Nearby Dump Station and Overflow Parking
Campsite Amenities: 35 Walk-in Sites; a BBQ grill/fire ring, picnic table, and tent site
Reservations: Strongly recommended at (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov -Tuttletown Recreation Area
Park Website: Bureau of Reclamation - New Melones Lake Camping
Fees: $18 per night, includes entrance fee and boat launch fee
Nearby Facilities: Eagle Point Picnic Area and Boat Launch Ramp, Heron Point Trail and Picnic Area

Tuttletown Area: Manzanita Campground

Location: 2 Miles off Highway 49 on Reynolds Ferry Road, campground located on a peninsula.
Note: At Standard Sites Limited to 8 People per Site, 2 Vehicles; Walk-In Sites Limited to 4 People, 1 Vehicles
Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Restrooms, Showers, Nearby Dump Station and Overflow Parking
Campsite Amenities: 55 Sites, some Standard, some Walk-In, one ADA Site; paved parking, a BBQ grill/fire ring, picnic table, and tent site
Reservations: Strongly recommended at (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov -Tuttletown Recreation Area
Park Website: Bureau of Reclamation - New Melones Lake Camping
Fees: $18 - $22 per night, includes entrance fee and boat launch fee
Nearby Facilities: Eagle Point Picnic Area and Boat Launch Ramp, Heron Point Trail and Picnic Area

Tuttletown Area: Fiddleneck and Oak Knoll Group Campgrounds

Location: 2 Miles off Highway 49 on Reynolds Ferry Road, campground located on a peninsula.
Note:
Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Restrooms, Showers, Overflow Parking
Campsite Amenities: Fiddleneck accommodates 30-60 People, 12 Vehicles; Oak Knoll accommodates 20-50 People, 10 Vehicles.
Reservations: Strongly recommended at (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov -Tuttletown Recreation Area
Park Website: Bureau of Reclamation - New Melones Lake Camping
Fees: Fiddleneck - $150 per night; Oak Knoll - $125 per night
Nearby Facilities: Eagle Point Picnic Area and Boat Launch Ramp, Heron Point Trail and Picnic Area


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Glory Hole Area: Ironhorse Campground

Location: 4 Miles off Highway 49 on Whittle Road, campgrounds situated on a peninsula.
Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Restrooms, Showers, Overflow parking
Campsite Amenities: 69 Standard Sites (Tent or RV), 20 Walk-In Sites; paved parking, a BBQ grill/fire ring, picnic table, and tent site
Reservations: Strongly recommended at (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Glory Hole Recreation Area
Park Website: Bureau of Reclamation - New Melones Lake Camping
Note: Standard Sites Limited to 8 People per Site, 2 Vehicles; Walk-In Sites Limited to 4 People, 1 Vehicle
Fees: $18 - $22 per night, includes entrance fee and boat launch fee
Nearby Facilities: Amphitheater, Glory Hole Marina and Launch Ramp, Gold Rush Trail

Glory Hole Area: Big Oak Campground

Location: 4 Miles off Highway 49 on Whittle Road, campgrounds situated on a peninsula.
Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Restrooms, Showers, Nearby Dump Station and overflow parking
Campsite Amenities: 54 Standard Sites (Tent or RV), paved parking, a BBQ grill/fire ring, picnic table, and tent site
Reservations: Strongly recommended at (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Glory Hole Recreation Area
Park Website: Bureau of Reclamation - New Melones Lake Camping
Note: Limited to 8 People per Site, 2 Vehicles
Fees: $22 per night, includes entrance fee and boat launch fee
Nearby Facilities: Amphitheater, Glory Hole Marina and Launch Ramp, Gold Rush Trail


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Angels Camp RV & and Camping Resort

3069 Highway 49 South, Angels Camp, CA
(5 miles from Glory Hole Marina)
(209) 736-0404 or (888) 398-0404
Website: Angels Camp RV & Camping Resort
Resort Facilities: Showers, Restrooms, Laundry, Store, Swimming Pool, Playground, Outdoor Sports
RV Park and Camping: Full or Partial Hook-ups, Regular and Premium (with water/electricity) Tent Sites

Frogtown RV Park

2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp, CA (at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds)
(6 miles from Glory Hole Marina)
(209) 736-2561
Frogtown RV Park
Facilities: WiFi
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups



49er RV Ranch

23223 Italian Bar Rd., Columbia, CA
(10 miles from New Melones Lake)
(209) 532-4978
Website:
49er RV Ranch
Facilities: A Membership Campground, WiFi, Store, Bathroom, Laundry,
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups, 30.50 Amp, Cable TV

Marble Quarry RV Park

11551 Yankee Hill Road, Columbia
(10 miles to New Melones Lake)
(866) 677-8464 or (209) 532-9536
Website:
Marble Quarry RV Park
Facilities: Swimming pool, Playground, Outdoor Sports, Store, Laundry
RV and Tent Camping: Full Hook-ups, 50 Amp available

Sugar Pine RV Park

23699 Highway 108, Twain Harte
(24 miles from New Melones Lake)
(209) 586-4631
Website: Sugar Pine RV Park
RV Park Facilities: store, Swimming Pool, Playground, showers, Restrooms, Laundry
RV and Tent Camping: Full Hook-ups (30 Amp), Cable TV


Greater New Melones Lake Area Campgrounds


Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Highway 4, 35 minutes driving time east of Angels Camp
(30 miles from New Melones Lake)
Ebbetts Pass Adventures: Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Reservations: (800) 444-7275 or
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Campground Facilities: Piped Water, Flush Toilet Restrooms, Showers, Hiking Trails, Visitors Center
Camping Sites: 129 Sites, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings, Trailers to 30'
Website: Calaveras Big Trees State Park

South Lake Tulloch RV Campground

14448 Tulloch Rd., Jamestown, CA
(30 miles from New Melones Lake)
(209) 881-0107 or (800) 894-2267
Website: South Lake Tulloch RV Campground
Facilities: Marina, Boat Rentals, Restrooms, Showers, Laundry
RV and Tent Camping: 130 Sites, some lakefront allowing you to keep your boat in your site, Full Hook-ups (50 Amp), Tent Sites

Woodward Reservoir
Regional Park

14528 26-Mile Road, several miles north of Oakdale, CA
(50 miles from New Melones Lake)
(209) 525-6750
Website: Woodward Reservoir Regional Park
Park Facilities: Lake, Marina, Concessions, Restrooms, Fishing, Boating
RV and Tent Camping: 40 Sites with Full Hook-ups, 115 Developed Campsites, Undeveloped Camping Areas

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