New Hogan Lake

The New Hogan Lake, when full, 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 provides flood protection to the city of Stockton and water for irrigation, drinking and hydroelectric power.

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Location: 30 miles east of Stockton in Valley Springs.

New Hogan Lake Map |Simple map to New Hogan Lake

All day use facilities, campgrounds and the project office are open to the public. Deer Flat Boat-in Campground remains closed due to access issues.  

Camping reservations can be made now through Recreation.gov.

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View the most recent lake levels here!

Project Documents

Rules and Regulations: Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property Chapter III - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Part 327 - Rules and regulations governing public use of Water Resources Development Projects administered by the Chief of Engineers.

Please help us make everyone's visit enjoyable by:

• Watching children closely when around water.
• Keeping your pets on a leash at all times.
• Keeping fires confined to grills and pits and using only dead and down wood.
• Maintaining quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Operating vehicles only on designated roads and parking areas provided.
• Camping only in designated campsites.
• Helping clean up litter and keeping a neat campsite.
• Reporting safety hazards to project staff.
• Reading the project rules, copies of which are posted throughout the facility.

All areas are patrolled by USACE park rangers and deputies of the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department. If you need help, always contact a park ranger or deputy sheriff, or dial 9-1-1.

Corps Recreation Across our Nation | Volunteer with Us |State Hunting & Fishing Regulations | Recreation on Federal Lands

Fun for Kids

 Bobber the Water Safety Dog

Conservation Information

 Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers​ |  Recreation.gov Get Involved ​|  Every Kid Outdoors

 Operation Dry Water ​|  National Water Safety Program ​|  Firewood Task Force

 Prevent Wildfires 

Mailing Address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New Hogan Lake
2713 Hogan Dam Road
Valley Springs, CA 95252

Acorn Campground:
2693 South Petersburg Road
Valley Springs, CA 95252

Oak Knoll Campground:
2321 South Petersburg Road
Valley Springs, CA 95252

Telephone:
209-772-1343
FAX 209-772-9352

E-mail:
NewHogan-info@usace.army.mil

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The project is open all year.