Best Camping near New Hogan Lake

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, New Hogan Lake, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are New Hogan Lake campgrounds just for you. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your California camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near New Hogan Lake, CA (238)

    Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Campground
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    1.

    Acorn Campground

    26 Reviews
    58 Photos
    157 Saves
    Valley Springs, California

    Overview

    Acorn Campground is a sunny campground in the brush-covered hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees.With sites just a short walk from the shores of the popular New Hogan Lake, visitors will have no problem finding relief in the comfortable clear waters.

    Recreation

    Boating is a popular pastime, with boat ramps conveniently located around the lake. The large surface area allows for plenty of water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more. Year-round fishing for stripers, bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish is perfect for experts and beginners alike. Some of the largest fish are found in less than 25 feet of water. The "River of Skulls" hiking trail is located below the dam at the Monte Vista Recreation Area. There is also a staging area for an eight mile equestrian trail on a scenic loop that winds along the lake and through the foothill chaparral. Trail guides are available at the park office. Bicycle trails suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced rider are found on the west side of the lake and next to the group camping area. An easy 3-mile trail connects the park office with Acorn Campground. Hunting with bow or shotgun during the open season is permitted in certain areas of the lake. Upland game such as turkey, quail and dove is available and waterfowl includes a variety of duck and geese.

    Facilities

    Boating is a popular pastime, with boat ramps conveniently located around the lake. The large surface area allows for plenty of water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more. Year-round fishing for stripers, bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish is perfect for experts and beginners alike. Some of the largest fish are found in less than 25 feet of water. The "River of Skulls" hiking trail is located below the dam at the Monte Vista Recreation Area. There is also a staging area for an eight mile equestrian trail on a scenic loop that winds along the lake and through the foothill chaparral. Trail guides are available at the park office. Bicycle trails suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced rider are found on the west side of the lake and next to the group camping area. An easy 3-mile trail connects the park office with Acorn Campground. Hunting with bow or shotgun during the open season is permitted in certain areas of the lake. Upland game such as turkey, quail and dove is available and waterfowl includes a variety of duck and geese.

    Natural Features

    The 4,400 surface-acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam. When full, the lake has 50 miles of shoreline and extends nearly eight miles upstream to the confluence of the north and south forks of the Calaveras River. The dam was built to provide flood protection to the city of Stockton and water for irrigation, drinking and hydroelectric power, and it now offers recreation opportunities for thousands of visitors each year. The New Hogan area supports a wide variety of wildlife. The foothills location is home to grey fox, mule deer, coyote, turkey, mountain lion, bobcat and rattlesnakes. New Hogan is also a wintering home for bald eagles. The south shore of the lake has been designated as a wildlife viewing area.

    Nearby Attractions

    A number of historic sites are located nearby, including Carson Hill, the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found, and The Black Bart Inn, located in San Andreas, where the famous outlaw Black Bart was captured. Groceries, gas, camping supplies and more can be found in the nearby town of Valley Springs, California.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche

    2.

    Lake Camanche

    18 Reviews
    53 Photos
    198 Saves
    Wallace, California

    Lake Camanche Resort features 550+ tent camping sites spread out over hundreds of acres which are available year-round at both North and South Shores.

    Many sites offer immediate lake access while others are just a short walk away. Campsite amenities include bbqs, tables, water, hot showers, restrooms and laundry facilities. Primitive sites are just a short drive away to restrooms & showers. Ask you reservation agent for which sites provide shade.

    All of our sites feature some of California’s best natural and native species of trees, plants and flowers. Looking for alcohol-free camping? Both shores also feature alcohol-free campgrounds, perfect for those in search of a more family-friendly camping experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Woodward Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodward Reservoir
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    3.

    Woodward Reservoir

    17 Reviews
    9 Photos
    156 Saves
    Oakdale, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Amador Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Amador Resort
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    4.

    Lake Amador Resort

    11 Reviews
    20 Photos
    122 Saves
    Ione, California

    Please note: Tent Camping is by reservation only.

    Here at Lake Amador we have a large campground consisting of 113 sites located on a 100 acre portion of the facility that is surrounded by shade giving Oaks. Most campsites have running potable water, some have electricity and many sites are located on the waters edge when the lake is full. There are hot showers and flush toilets located throughout the campground and some sites located by swim pond also have free WIFI access!

    Lake Amador also has a 73 site Deluxe RV Park on a private peninsula. All sites located in the RV Park have Full hookups and FREE WIFI. Some sites are reserved year round for residents and as vacation spots. All open RV sites are first come first served so call prior to your visit to check availability.

    At the Lake Amador Clubhouse we offer food and fun. There you will find both air conditioning and a large fireplace so no matter the weather outside you can always find refuge inside. While there you can utilize the FREE WIFI, play pool, horse shoes, foosball, watch TV or even play Checkers, Chess, or Cribbage on our custom gaming tables. The Clubhouse features a well stocked Beer Bar as well as The Tackle Box Café where you can get a delicious Breakfast and Lunch on the weekends. Now if supplies are all your after you’ll be happy to know we also have a fully stocked general store with any essentials you may have forgotten at home.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rancho Seco Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Rancho Seco Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Rancho Seco Recreation Area
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    5.

    Rancho Seco Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    21 Photos
    127 Saves
    Herald, California

    Get back to nature at Rancho Seco Recreational Area. A short 25-minute drive from downtown Sacramento, you’ll find the 400-acre park that makes up the Rancho Seco Recreational Area. Take a short vacation and enjoy bird watching, boating, camping, fishing, hiking and even a sanctuary for rescued exotic animals and wildlife. Camp in comfort with recreation and concession buildings, shade structures, laundry facility, boathouse, and newly renovated restrooms and showers. This Rancho Seco camping destination offers RV sites, tent camping sites, and group sites, some with gorgeous lake views.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    6.

    North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    20 Reviews
    94 Photos
    53 Saves
    Camp Connell, California

    North Grove (sites 27-59)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table

    $25 - $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground

    7.

    Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    38 Photos
    Volcano, California

    Indian Grinding Rock Campground

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Picnic Table
    • Showers

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Gold Country Campground Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Gold Country Campground Resort
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    Gold Country Campground Resort

    8 Reviews
    18 Photos
    77 Saves
    Pine Grove, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Rancheria RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Rancheria RV Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Rancheria RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Rancheria RV Park
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    Jackson Rancheria RV Park

    6 Reviews
    23 Photos
    61 Saves
    Jackson, California
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $50 - $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
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    Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina

    9 Reviews
    24 Photos
    99 Saves
    Fall River Lake, California

    At Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina you can enjoy your choice of 110 sites on over ten acres including shoreline for Lake Tulloch camping. These include lakefront hookups with space to keep your boat right at your site, lakefront cabins with your own dock and full hookup sites with 50 amp service, water and sewer. Many tent sites with water, picnic table and firepits are also available.

    Our General Store, Restaurant, 21 slip marina and gas dock, boat rentals at Lake Tulloch Boat Rentals, modern restrooms, hot showers and laundromat all contribute to making Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina one of the best spots for family camping, boating and fishing in California!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Pet-friendly camping near New Hogan Lake

Recent Reviews In New Hogan Lake

674 Reviews of 238 New Hogan Lake Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Mormon emigrant trail pull off
    September 6, 2024

    Mormon emigrant trail pull off

    Large dirt pull off

    Large pull off area I found and stayed at for 4 days with amazing views of the sunset and sunrise! I was there on weekdays so was pretty much alone the whole time but even if the main spot is occupied there’s a couple of dirt roads that lead to more areas to camp. A couple of level spots and lots of room to hike around. Completely free and peaceful but 0 amenities so come prepared. Currently there is an abandoned red semi truck cab so it’s easy to find not sure if that will ever be moved in the future though!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Silver Fork Campground
    September 4, 2024

    Silver Fork Campground

    Peaceful getaway

    Beautiful river area, friendly people, hills to hike around! There’s a fire pit and bbq set up at each site and bathrooms and drinking water around the campgrounds. Seems like an amazing spot for a family camping trip! I believe it was $28 a night for a single spot or $14 with a discount. Cons for a nomad is there’s 0 service out there even hiking to the top of the mountain. It’s also about an hour of winding roads from the nearest town to get there. IMO not worth it when there’s plentyyyy of free camping pull offs you pass on the way there.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Campground
    August 27, 2024

    Acorn Campground

    Extended stays

    A good clean campground, popular in central California. Reasonably priced $20 per night. They do accept golden age passes which reduces your nightly expense to $10 per night maximum 15 days for the month. Geared mostly for small trailers and tents, however, they do have some sites for larger RVs drive-through 40 foot max and roadside, slide outs might cause a problem. Park managers are very professional, courteous and pleasant. Bathrooms are a problem for cleanliness dump station is available for RVs. If you have a portable black tank, it would work out better for you on extended stays when dumping your black tank. If you are self-contained, you won’t have any difficulties at all.

  • Camper-submitted photo from French Camp RV Park and Golf Course
    August 22, 2024

    French Camp RV Park and Golf Course

    Quiet, clean and great dog parks!

    I believe a lot of the people here are full-time. It’s a super sweet RV resort. It is very well-maintained, nicely landscaped, and they have some great dog parks. I came in after hours and the person managing the campground was kind enough to open up the office and get a space for me.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bear Valley Dispersed Camping
    August 20, 2024

    Bear Valley Dispersed Camping

    Crowded

    Wooded campground, cool weather, good phone reception, many spots taken with no activity probably by locals. Lake, hiking, close shopping.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    August 15, 2024

    Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina

    Great time in this campground!

    We spent one night right in front of the water, amazing view for the sunset. It’s true that bathroom / toilets / showers aren’t clean, they are quite old.

    But we didn’t care, the view worth it. We went swimming in the lake : what a pleasure. We saw some squirrels and dears, they didn’t bothered us.

    It was super calm. The crew was nice with us and let us spend only one night here for 50$ (the minimum should be 2 nights)

    I recommend this place!

    (Also, it’s right halfway between Yosemite and San Francisco: which was perfect for us)

  • Camper-submitted photo from 49er Village RV Resort
    August 12, 2024

    49er Village RV Resort

    Great weekend!

    49er was great! We stayed here for the last weekend of the summer before the kids went back to school. We were advised on our arrival that the site I picked was in full sun, and we were moved to“Shady Lane”, site 18. We checked out the pond, playground, volleyball and shuffleboard areas, but spent most of the time in the pool, it was a hot weekend. The flies were pretty bad, but apparently this is not normal and it was just after the county fair ended(fairgrounds is right next door). Full hookups, nice little store with ice cream and coffee, we will have to come back when the weather(and flies) is a little better. I added a handful of 360 photos to show the place off, and I’m working on a street view of the campground. Will be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche
    August 8, 2024

    Lake Camanche

    Fun Spot low cell service

    We have been going to camanche Lake for years . Low cell service but very nice place to tent camp. Last year, they gave us our spot we set up, then was told they made a mistake and made us move spots, but the new spot was closer to the water and that made the kids happy. Kinda a hassle, but it worked out. We love it at this lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brannan Island State Recreation Area
    August 3, 2024

    Brannan Island State Recreation Area

    Great times

    Brennan Island State Park is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of the California Delta. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by friendly staff who make you feel right at home. The park's natural beauty is simply breathtaking, with expansive views of the Delta's sparkling waters and lush landscapes.

    The park offers a variety of activities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're into boating, fishing, hiking, or simply relaxing by the water, there's something here for everyone. The well-maintained trails provide the perfect opportunity to explore the local flora and fauna, and the picnic areas are ideal for a leisurely lunch with family and friends.

    One of the highlights of Brennan Island State Park is its sense of community. The other visitors are always warm and welcoming, creating a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere. It's a great place to meet new people who share a love for the great outdoors.

    Overall, Brennan Island State Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and friendly vibes of the California Delta. It's a perfect spot for a day trip or a weekend getaway, offering a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Campground
    July 26, 2024

    Acorn Campground

    Decent but concretized camping area

    Not expensive and has bathrooms, garbage, fire pits and picnic tables but no privacy and unfriendly camping ground covered with gravel and few level places to comfortably pitch a tent. Many families here but some partiers till midnight and an idiot who ran his generator all night during quiet hours

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park
    July 24, 2024

    Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park

    Outstanding location, Right on the river with a swimming beach and free fishing with no license required

    Tons of beautiful, shady spots overlooking or near the Sacramento river. Very Breezy and well maintained park with good prices for electrical and water hookup and a dump station. Clean bathrooms and showers at no cost and the laundry room with free detergent . Decent prices in the store and overlooks the Marina and the river at includes free fishing and swimming and is a beautiful spot! was only going to stay one night and ended up staying two.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flag City RV Resort
    July 20, 2024

    Flag City RV Resort

    Good overnight stop

    Clean and safe overnight stop along I-5. Friendly and helpful staff. Security on patrol in golf carts. A little expensive, but not bad when considering the alternatives. We'll likely stop here again when on our way somewhere.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Barrett Cove Recreation Area
    June 17, 2024

    Barrett Cove Recreation Area

    Back for more

    This time I brought a friend who hadn't been here before. 

    As usual, the staff was great! Very friendly at our arrival and in the evening while performing their drive-by checks. 

    This time I actually tried the showers and I was not disappointed. Great water pressure, plenty warm and cleaner than you might expect. Sure, there are some bugs that get in, but it was way nicer than showering in my van. 

    The bathrooms are well maintained and stocked with paper towels and tp. They really do a nice job here.

    The riding was great. We were in awe of how empty it was. Father's Day weekend and we never came across anyone else on the trails. 

    We did have to relocate. My buddy couldn't get his RV into the hillside spot we'd reserved - M49 I think it was.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Placerville RV Resort & Campground
    June 12, 2024

    Placerville RV Resort & Campground

    Great place

    We had a great experience at the Placerville KOA. In this place, I can join many activities such as playing geometry dash lite .The staff was very welcoming and the grounds are organized and clean. The only thing I would suggest is to put in a few more bathrooms around the site. The main building are the only bathrooms. I would suggest a visit. They also have a pool area and hot tub Our friends stayed in the cabins. They were clean and comfortable

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Amador Resort
    June 11, 2024

    Lake Amador Resort

    Great camping for families!!

    Amador is a laid back camping spot that never disappoints. Great for families. Not a party destination but you can still have a great time! They have a water hole with a fun slide, which is all kept nice and clean with tables you can sit at. I would recommend a pop up tent for shade if you go to the water hole. There is also a old school playground for the kids. The staff is super friendly and always there to help. I take my kids at least 3-4 times a year and enjoy any of the seasons. There is Frisbee golf as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bear River Lake Resort
    June 10, 2024

    Bear River Lake Resort

    One of the worst RV resorts we've ever visited.

    What a shame.   This place has so much potential to be a nice place, but lacks investment and passion of the owner to make it so.    My bet is that it was recently sold to new owners and they're way over their heads.   

    Pros:   

    -Some of the employees are friendly and helpful

    -The location is pretty, and the creek side spots are nice.

    Cons:  

    -The female owner or manager is not helpful and is generally flippant and rude.  

    -As noted above, getting in/out of spots is difficult and if you don't have high clearance on RV and tow vehicle, you will hit rocks and ruts and may break something.  We got lucky and didn't break our sewer plumbing.

    - Most spots aren't close to level, make sure to bring more leveling blocks than you're used to.

    - Power and water on wrong side of RV in many spots.   Make sure to bring extension power and hose.  Power is only 15 amp so make sure to bring adapter.

    - Resort caters to powersports, so be prepared for constant side-by-sides and quads going around the camp making noise and stirring up dust.  If that's your thing, you're in luck.  

    - The dock is a piece of garbage and a hazard to walk on

    - The wifi is spotty at best

    - The "store" only has dry goods and not much of it.  There is nothing refrigerated and no beer.   If you need anything, the closest store is over 20 minutes away on winding roads, so bring everything you need or you'll be wanting.

    - Trash receptacles were completely overflowing

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    June 2, 2024

    Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina

    ick

    Wow, let's say we had a nightmare ishhorrible experience. We rented a tent camp site for 2 nights. We were given an RV Slab camping site. It had the tiniest barbecue grill available. The water that was coming out of all the faucets,  was red and brown. People weren't allowed to shower that night. Once night fall came, the camp's site was infested with roaches Everywhere, they went in all our grocery bags and under them. Went into and under all our boxes that we had. The roaches hid under our tents also. There also seemed to be a termite infestation. We had to cut our camping trip short after spending over a thousand dollars on supplies, food, the Camping site and parking fees The workers that drove by, especially Travis, were nice and Welcoming. Dogs have to be on a leash at all times. If you want to go into the lake with your dog, You have to walk very far away if you didn't rent one of the tent sites at the lake front area. Had to fumigate my vehicle when I got home with all my stuff in it. I pray none of the bugs will be in my stuff at home. I heard many other guests screeching and shouting, omg theres cockroaches every where. Good to know, we weren't the only ones disappointed. The owner Jake refused to refund me, or my two guests that wasted their 50 dollars in parking fees, although the trip was cut short due to the conditions. Jake offered for us to stay another night. Will never be back. Beware.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Peninsula Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
    May 4, 2024

    Peninsula Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

    Great Staff Beautiful Views

    The grounds are very well kept and the staff is available but keep their distance. Thanks to Lisa for the mattress pump and a shout out to groundskeeper Genoa who recently retired and shared great knowledge about the area. Try not to forget anything because it is eleven twisty, narrow, miles back to the city of Cool, where you can buy the essentials- The weekends get crowded during peak season but if you visit mid-week you will have the place almost to yourself. Reserve a site online but when you get there tell the attendant that you would like to see what sites are available. Take a tour as the online pics do no justice, and with almost 100 sites, you will find the perfect site that will suit your specifics- Best, Tommy

  • Camper-submitted photo from Barrett Cove Recreation Area
    May 3, 2024

    Barrett Cove Recreation Area

    Continues to be a great MTB destination

    Since my initial visit in 2021 I've been back 4 or 5 times now. I guess that means I like it.

    Generally, it's a great place - especially for mountain biking fans. Perhaps also for fishing and other activities, but that's outside my scope of interest. 

    On my first return visit I went to the same spot as the first visit. It was a bad choice - crowded and full of RVs who ran their generators all night long. The next morning I scouted out some better spots. The ranger was quite accommodating and allowed me to move to a quiet spot on top of a hill. This area has become my "go to" as it's close to the Exchequer trailhead and away from boaters. 

    Subsequent visits have been much better.

    Could be a 5 star place, but shade is hard to come by in some areas and some clusters of camp sites get noisy when they're used by groups. 

    None of my complaints will stop me from going again - the trails are great and keep getting better.

    The photos are from various visits.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground
    April 26, 2024

    Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground

    Beautiful weekend

    Indian grinding rock is the place to go if you just want to be in nature. So peaceful to hear all the birds in the morning , the frogs at night. Plenty of wildlife to see in the day use area as well. We saw some deer and turkeys. There’s a fishing lake not too far from here either.

  • Camper-submitted photo from French Camp RV Park and Golf Course
    April 25, 2024

    French Camp RV Park and Golf Course

    Good overnight

    Clean flat site. Pool and launderette good. Could not get water out of any of the showers so not sure if they are on a timer. Good hookup. We were given tokens for WiFi. Mine did not work, but husbands did.



Guide to New Hogan Lake

Camping near New Hogan Lake, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and various activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from, each with its own unique vibe.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy casting a line in the nearby waters. One visitor at Lake Amador Resort mentioned, "We enjoyed fishing from the bank and had some good luck with power bait."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Calaveras Big Trees State Park. A reviewer noted, "Beautiful location, good for trailers, if you can get a flat spot a little farther away from the highway it would be better."
  • Water Activities: At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, families can enjoy a water park, with one camper saying, "The RV campsite and water park was clean and very nice."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms. A visitor at Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park Campground remarked, "Flush toilets are cleaned regularly and showers take tokens."
  • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Flag City RV Resort said, "Friendly and helpful staff. Security on patrol in golf carts."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Lake Camanche are noted for being great for families. A reviewer mentioned, "We love it at this lake."

What you should know:

  • Crowded on Weekends: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Rancho Seco Recreation Area noted, "The RV camp sites are well spaced, but it was crowded."
  • Limited Privacy: Campers at Acorn Campground mentioned a lack of privacy, with one saying, "Not expensive and has bathrooms, garbage, fire pits and picnic tables but no privacy."
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the warmer months. A visitor at Caswell Memorial State Park warned, "TONS of mosquitos, be prepared!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. One family at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park enjoyed, "Lots of activities for the kids all day besides the water park."
  • Bring Shade: If you're heading to places like Lake Amador Resort, consider bringing a pop-up tent for shade, as one camper suggested, "I would recommend a pop-up tent for shade if you go to the water hole."
  • Check for Clean Facilities: Make sure to read reviews about restroom cleanliness before booking. A camper at Acorn Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms are a problem for cleanliness."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Flag City RV Resort noted, "The cement pad was plenty long enough for our 40’ fifth wheel."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have low cell service. A visitor at Lake Camanche mentioned, "Low cell service but very nice place to tent camp."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A camper at Woodward Reservoir appreciated, "Full hookups were used and enjoyed by all each time."

Camping near New Hogan Lake, California, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and check the reviews to find the best spot for your needs!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near New Hogan Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, New Hogan Lake offers a wide range of camping options, with 238 campgrounds and RV parks near New Hogan Lake and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near New Hogan Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near New Hogan Lake is Acorn Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 26 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near New Hogan Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near New Hogan Lake.

  • What parks are near New Hogan Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 parks near New Hogan Lake that allow camping, notably New Melones Lake and Fall River Lake.