Ranger Programs:
Ranger programs can be scheduled by calling Park Headquarters at 209-772-1343.
Day Use:
Picnic sites are located in Fiddleneck Recreation Area, Wrinkle Cove Day Use Area and Observation Point near Park Headquarters. There are no designated swim beaches or swimming areas. While Wrinkle Cove is one of the more popular swimming areas, NO lifeguards are provided and all swimming is at your own risk.
Life Jacket Loaner Station:
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!
Camping:
New Hogan Lake offers a total of 177 campsites in its developed campgrounds. Acorn Campground has hot showers and flush toilets while Oak Knoll is more primitive. Coyote Point group camp is also available. To make reservations call toll free 1-877-444-6777 or visit RECREATION.GOV.
Acorn Campground Map
Oak Knoll Campground Map
Boat-in camping is available at Deer Flat campground. It has 30 campsites which are available on a first-come first-serve basis from May through September. Boat-in campers can register at the Fiddleneck Recreation Area kiosk or at the Acorn Campground kiosk.
Deer Flat Campground Map
Boating:
Whether you prefer waterskiing, fishing, canoeing, sailing, cruising or swimming, New Hogan Lake offers it all! Boat launching is available at four public boat ramps. No marina services or boat fuel are available at this time.
Fees:
The Corps of Engineers is now included in the America the Beautiful interagency pass! For a one time purchase of $80, you have access to all of your favorite Corps parks in addition to all the other federal public lands and national parks for one year after the date of purchase.
Individuals 62 years or older can buy a $10 lifetime senior pass, which does not expire. All other passes and kids 15 years or younger are free of charge at all federal recreation areas. Senior and access pass holders also receive a 50 percent discount on campsites at Corps-managed campgrounds.
Be sure to pick up your America the Beautiful pass at any of our parks as the money is turned right around and invested in the facilities to improve your recreational experience.
Get details about the America the Beautiful pass series here http://1.usa.gov/1T6TRMt.
Site |
April 1-Sept. 30 |
Oct. 1-March 31 |
Boat Launch |
Showers |
Acorn Campground |
$20 |
$20 |
Free w/ Camping |
$0.50/5 min |
Oak Knoll Campground |
$20 |
CLOSED |
Free w/ Camping |
NONE |
Coyote Point Group Campground |
$125.00 |
$125.00
THROUGH OCT 31 |
INCLUDED |
NONE |
Deer Flat Boat-In Campground |
$12.00 |
CLOSED |
INCLUDED |
NONE |
Fiddleneck Recreation Area |
$5.00/DAY USE FEE |
$5.00/DAY USE FEE |
INCLUDED |
N/A |
Observation Point Picnic Area |
RESERVABLE
YEAR ROUND |
$50.00-$2,500 |
N/A |
N/A |
On-Board Camping |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
INCLUDED |
N/A |
Acorn Dump Station |
$8.00/PER USE |
$8.00/PER USE |
N/A |
N/A |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sells an annual pass for $40. The Corps Annual Pass gives unlimited access to day-use areas at any Corps park for one calendar year, and is sold at all Corps parks.