Lake Camanche
Lake Hogan
New Melones Lake
New Melones Lake sits at an elevation of 1088 feet, with more than 100 miles of shoreline covered with trees and brushlands in Calaveras County. There are two recreation areas at New Melones Lake with camping facilities. The Glory Hole Recreation Area contains 144 campsites for overnight use. The Tuttletown Recreation Area has 106 sites at present with another campground planned for future use. The towns of Jamestown, Sonora, Tuttletown, and Angels Camp located nearby provide all services for campers.
Pardee Lake is located 38 miles northeast of Stockton on the Mokelumne River in Calaveras County. It’s huge complex with a
Pardee Lake
clean, expansive recreation area is particularly appealing to seniors and family groups because of immaculate, shaded campsites. Fishing boating, and camping are the primary activities. The water is used primarily for municipal supplies which serve over 1.1 million residents in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Because drinking water is stored in Pardee Reservoir, swimming, waterskiing, wading, and similar body contact activities are prohibited and regulations are stictly enforced.
Lake Tulloch
Lake Tulloch has 55 miles of shoreline. There is good fishing here for Rainbow Trout, Small and Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie and Salmon. The northside of the lake offers two facilities: Copper Cove and Poker Flat. While Copper Cove has a lakeside restaurant, launch ramp, moorings and a gas dock, Poker Flat provides a luxury motel along with a restaurant, marina, launch ramp and fuel. Lake Tulloch is ideal for sailing enthusiasts.
All in all this area is the most beautiful in Calaveras County.
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