Deer Flat Boat In Campground
New Hogan Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Valley Springs, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Beautiful 4,400-acre lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills with well-maintained grounds and regular ranger patrols. Excellent for boating, fishing, and water activities with a 4.2/5 rating from 450 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, California King Snake, California Whiptail, Killdeer, Spotted Towhee, and Western Kingbird documented in the area.
Insider tips for Deer Flat Boat In Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Verify hookup availability when booking; most sites have no hookups despite some electric options listed. Water is coolest in fall/winter months according to camper reports.
Skip Deer Flat Boat In Campground if: You need full hookups — most sites lack them.. You're sensitive to noise — August trips reported loud groups.. You prefer cooler temperatures — heat exceeds 100°F in summer..
Best time to visit Deer Flat Boat In Campground: Fall-Spring — Temperatures reach 100+ degrees in August with extreme heat; reviewers note pleasant 70°F temperatures in cooler months..
Nearby campgrounds: Observation Point Picnic Shelter (Ca) (Valley Springs, CA), Acorn Campground (VALLEY SPRINGS, CA), Coyote Point (VALLEY SPRINGS, CA), Glory Hole Recreation Area (Sonora, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Deer Flat Boat In Campground
Cell signal at Deer Flat Boat In Campground (Valley Springs, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Verify hookup availability when booking; most sites have no hookups despite some electric options listed.
Water is coolest in fall/winter months according to camper reports.
Temperatures reach 100+ degrees in August with extreme heat; reviewers note pleasant 70°F temperatures in cooler months.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Stockton California, take State Highway 26 east for 30 miles. Turn right on Hogan Dam Road and continue for 3 miles, then follow signs to the Park Headquarters. The Observation Point and Picnic Shelter is located at the Park Headquarters parking lot.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — New Hogan Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at New Hogan Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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