New Hogan Lake Boating in a Nutshell
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: New Hogan Lake's warm summer water and low entry fees make it a popular destination.
- Personal Watercraft, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers
- Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing - Explore the many arms and coves.
New Hogan Lake Entry Fees
- Fiddleneck Recreation Ares: $5 - includes parking and boat launch
- Annual day-use pass: $40
- Hours: 6 AM - 5 PM in winter, call park for summer hours (209) 772-1343
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Life Jacket Loaner Stations
Life jackets are available to borrow at the Fiddleneck Recreation Area kiosk and Wrinkle Cove Day Use Area. The Fiddleneck station is managed by the park hosts and the Wrinkle Cove station is self-service. All sizes are available. Just borrow, use and return!
Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention
To prevent the spread of invasive species, boaters should check their boat, trailer and vehicle every time a boat is taken out of the water. Inspect all exposed surfaces vehicle, trailer, anchor, dock lines, live wells, bilge, motor, hull, trailer axle and rollers). Small mussels feel like sandpaper and are invisible to the eye.
Wash the hull of each watercraft thoroughly (steam clean if possible). Remove all debris, plant and animal material. Drain all water and dry all areas. Drain and dry the lower outboard unit. Clean and dry all live-wells. Empty and dry any buckets. Dispose of all bait in the trash. Wait five days and keep watercraft dry between launches into different fresh waters.
New Hogan Lake Boat Launch Ramps
Four boat launch ramps are located on the north shore of New Hogan Lake. Use of the ramps is included in the day-use fee for the Fiddleneck Day-use Area or the camping fee for Acorn Campground. There are docks to assist in launching boats at most of the ramps and parking near all of them. Low water levels can affect the availability of the ramps, especially the ramp at Acorn Campground.
New Hogan Lake Boat-In Camping
Notice: Deer Flat Campground is currently closed until further notice. (1/2024)
Boat-in camping is available at Deer Flat campground. It has 30 campsites which are available on a first-come, first-served basis from April 1 through September 30. Boat-in campers can register at the Fiddleneck Recreation Area kiosk or at the Acorn Campground kiosk.
Campers may establish their camp anywhere within a 25 feet circumference around their campfire ring. Facilities at Deer Flat include vault restrooms, picnic tables, garbage dumpsters, and a bulletin board. Fires are only permitted within the fire rings. There is no drinking water available at Deer Flat. Pets must be on leash.
Camping fees: $20 per night for up to 8 people maximum. Parking for 2 vehicles per campsite is available at Fiddleneck Day-use area. Additional vehicles are $4 per day
