Location: Coyote Point, New Hogan Lake, 2713 Hogan Dam Road, Valley Springs, CA 95252, near Farmington
Kayakers, bikers, hikers, relax-in-the-water-gals! Our spots are lakeside on a private spit of land. “Coyote Point sits along New Hogan Lake in the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 surface-acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam. When full, the lake has 50 miles of shoreline and extends nearly 8 miles upstream to the confluence of the north and south forks of the Calaveras River.”
4 nights, mid-week in Monday out Friday. Dry camping.
Your Host: Bonnie Cattando
Payment Method: Full payment upon registration, via credit card. No refunds.
Price: $40 total regardless of the number of nights you stay. There may be a $10 per car charge at the gate, depending on the ranger.
The Campground: “The New Hogan area supports a wide variety of wildlife. The foothills are home to grey fox, mule deer, coyote, turkey, mountain lion, bobcat and rattlesnakes. New Hogan is also a wintering home for bald eagles. The south shore of the lake has been designated as a wildlife viewing area.
Boating is a popular pastime, with boat ramps conveniently located around the lake. The large surface area allows for plenty of water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more. Year-round fishing for stripers, bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish is perfect for experts and beginners alike. Some of the biggest fish are found in less than 25 feet of water.
The “River of Skulls” hiking trail is located below the dam at the Monte Vista Recreation Area. The trail also includes a staging area for an eight mile equestrian trail on a scenic loop that winds along the lake and through the foothill chaparral. Trail guides are available at the park office.
Bike trails suitable for the beginners as well as advanced riders are found on the west side of the lake and next to the group camping area. An easy 3-mile trail connects the park office with Acorn Campground.”
Didn’t get into the group site? Don’t worry. Private sites for any type of rig under 35 feet in the state park may book through Recreation.gov. See below for the best choices.
Group site (G51):
Oak Knoll (below) nearest the group site: the best spots are 8-19. (19 is closest to the group.)
In the Acorn Campground (below) good lake views are in 96, 99, 100, 101, 102, 105, 125, 127, 128, 129. Other good sites in the Acorn Campground are 91, 92, 130, 131, 132.
Your Hosts: Merrily Robinson, Jess Wells et.al.
- Dry camping
- 13 vehicles but up to 50 people.
- Our rigs will be spaced out in a parking lot, not individual sites, lakeside.
- Barbeque grill and picnic tables
Nearby Activities: A number of historic sites are located nearby, including Carson Hill, the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found. Groceries, gas, and camping supplies are available in the nearby town of Valley Springs, California.
Check-In: 3:00pm
Check-Out: 11:30am
Resort or Public Park? Wondering about the difference between our events at RV resorts and public parks? Find a FAQ here.
Alternative Accommodations: FreeWheelers who would like their own private site for any type of rig under 35 feet in the state park may book through Recreation.gov, register for Day Use using the button above, and then join us for group activities. You will be charged ONLY the $2 non-refundable hosting fee. FreeWheeler members who live nearby and want to join us should also use the button above to register. Your registration will include you in the site lists and agenda mailings.
Non-Member Guest Policy: Send a signed Liability Waiver for each GUEST to the host.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The FreeWheelers club is responsible for the entire campground group site cost regardless of the number of campers so we will have a NO REFUNDS policy for this event. As usual, the $2 per person hosting fee is non-refundable.
Covid Policy: We request that any members feeling ill or showing signs of illness please mask at all indoor functions.