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The south shore of the lake has been designated as a wildlife viewing area.Ī number of historic sites are located nearby, including Carson Hill, the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found, and The Black Bart Inn, located in San Andreas, where the famous outlaw Black Bart was captured. New Hogan is also a wintering home for bald eagles. The foothills location is home to grey fox, mule deer, coyote, turkey, mountain lion, bobcat and rattlesnakes. The New Hogan area supports a wide variety of wildlife. The dam was built to provide flood protection to the city of Stockton and water for irrigation, drinking and hydroelectric power, and it now offers recreation opportunities for thousands of visitors each year. 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. The 4,400 surface-acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam. FacilitiesĪcorn Campground offers 128 spacious campsites with modern amenities such as coin-operated showers and accessible flush toilets, as well as drinking water, an important part of staying hydrated in the summer sun. Upland game such as turkey, quail and dove is available and waterfowl includes a variety of duck and geese. Among our 100 acres we have large areas to accommodate groups and. If you don't have a camper or a tent, and want to vacation with us, we have four cabins available.

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Hunting with bow or shotgun during the open season is permitted in certain areas of the lake. Specialties: Acorn Acres Campground is open year round, offering winter camping and is set on 100 wooded acres in Southeastern Connecticut with a campsite for every need, from full service sites for large RV/campers to tent sites. An easy 3-mile trail connects the park office with Acorn Campground. Trail guides are available at the park office.īicycle trails suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced rider are found on the west side of the lake and next to the group camping area. Acorn Campground, Green Creek, New Jersey including GPS coordinates, local directions, contact details, RV sites, tent sites, cabins, photos, reviews.

There is also a staging area for an eight mile equestrian trail on a scenic loop that winds along the lake and through the foothill chaparral. The 'River of Skulls' hiking trail is located below the dam at the Monte Vista Recreation Area. Some of the largest fish are found in less than 25 feet of water. Year-round fishing for stripers, bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish is perfect for experts and beginners alike. The large surface area allows for plenty of water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more. Recreationīoating is a popular pastime, with boat ramps conveniently located around the lake. With sites just a short walk from the shores of the popular New Hogan Lake, visitors will have no problem finding relief in the comfortable clear waters. The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees. Acorn Campground is a sunny campground in the brush-covered hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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