Camping at New Melones Lake

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near New Melones Lake, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp Rent a boat on New Melones LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near New Melones LakeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Where to stay

Campgrounds near New Melones Lake

  • Glory Recreation Area · 1.2 mi from the water
  • Acorn Campground · 1.2 mi from the water
  • Fiddleneck Group Camp · 1.4 mi from the water
Saturday71°FSunnyWind 1 to 5 mph SSW
Sunday74°FSunnyWind 0 to 6 mph SW

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Gas station
    3.2 mi
  • Chevron
    5.1 mi
  • Sierra
    5.4 mi
  • Shell
    6.1 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Food Mart
    5.1 mi
  • Chevron
    5.4 mi
  • Save MartIce260 South Main Street, Angels Camp
    5.8 miCall
  • Barendregt's GroceryIce
    6.2 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump stationSouth Petersburg Road
    19.3 mi

Ranger stations

  • Calaveras Ranger Station5519 Highway 4, Hathaway Pines
    15.4 miCall
  • Calavaras District Ranger Station5519 Ebbetts Pass Highway
    15.4 miCall
  • Mi-Wuk Ranger Station24695 Sonora Pass Highway
    18.9 miCall

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Angels Camp Medical Clinic222 South Main Street, Angels Camp
    5.8 miCall
  • Adventist Health SonoraEmergency179 Fairview Lane, Sonora
    7.2 miCall
  • Tuolumne MeWuk Indian Health Center
    15.4 miCall
  • Mark Twain Medical CenterEmergency768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas
    15.5 miCall

Good to know

Questions about New Melones Lake

Where can I camp near New Melones Lake?

Campgrounds near the water include Glory Recreation Area, Acorn Campground, Fiddleneck Group Camp. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Is New Melones Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. The most recent state planting report for New Melones Lake lists Trout the week of 2025-11-16. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.

Is there gas near New Melones Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 3.2 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near New Melones Lake?

Bait and tackle nearby: Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. (10.0 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.