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 Escape to California's Central Sierra Gold Country! Magnificent scenery, miles of secluded shoreline, fantastic boating and fishing, and clean, clear water make New Melones Lake the perfect place for a luxury houseboat vacation!
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 First filled in 1983, New Melones Lake has 12,500 surface acres when full and more than 100 miles of scenic shoreline to explore. The lake is framed by topography ranging from the rugged Stanislaus River Canyon cliffs to oak-studded golden Sierra foothills. Fishermen number New Melones Lake among their favorites for its excellent trout, bass, crappie and catfish action. Something's always biting. Hundreds of wildlife species including deer, fox, coyote, beaver, otter, and raccoon can be seen along New Melones Lake's shore. Up above, eagles, heron, hawks, cormorant and grebe are common sights. The lake also features a mountain bike trail with easy access and parking. Operating hours for lake access vary according to season, click here for more information. |
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Although New Melones Lake is a wonderful recreation destination  all by itself, it happens to be right in the heart of the Sierra Mother Lode, one of California's most popular tourists spots. If you're looking for more than a water-oriented vacation, the choices here are endless! The lake is surrounded by the Gold Rush towns of Jamestown, Angels Camp, Murphys, Sonora and Columbia, a restored 1860's era State Historic Park. There are wineries with tasting rooms, cave tours, gigantic underground caverns, river rafting, Calaveras County's Jumping Frog Jubilee, Stanislaus National Forest and much more!
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 Houseboating is the best and most unique way to discover the lake. By day, a houseboat is the convenient hub for the day's fishing trips, watersports, and swimming. By day's end, you're tucked into a secluded cove to prepare dinner and enjoy a peaceful evening in the top deck hot tub or luxurious cabin. |
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New Melones Lake Marina 
features houseboat and small boat rentals, marine fuel, marina store, marine services, nearby boat launching and campground, and much more! | |
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For lake level info, visit US BOR website
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Lake Information
New Melones Lake offers an abundance of walking and bike trails. View and download the maps here:
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New Melones Lake Marina
Address
6503 Glory Hole Road
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Mail
PO Box 1389
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Phone
Marina Direct (no reservations)
(209) 785-3300
Reservations
(877) 468-7326
Fax
(209) 785-3303
E-mail
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U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Campground Reservations: 1-877-444-6777
For information on New Melones Lake
(except boat rentals), call the New
Melones Visitor Center at (209) 536-9543
or visit 6850 Studhorse Flat Rd., Sonora CA 95370 |
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