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New Melones Dam and Reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - New
Melones Unit operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. Located 60 miles upstream
on the Stanislaus River from the confluence of the San Joaquin River. The
reservoir has a capacity of 2.4 million acre feet of water with 100 miles of
shoreline, and a water surface area of 12,500 acres. New Melones is located
between the historic mining towns of Sonora and Angels Camp on Highway 49 and
is nestled in the Foothill Oak Woodlands of the Sierras at the 1100 ft
elevation. Summer temperatures range from 85-100F and winter range from
32-60F.Gloryhole Recreation Area has two campgrounds (Big Oak and Ironhorse)
with 144 campsites, 3 day-use areas, 30 miles of hiking/biking trails, a fish
cleaning station, a swim beach, and 2 boat launch ramps with parking lots. A
full service marina and store complete with fuel and boat rentals are
available. Tuttletown Recreation Area has 3 campgrounds (Acorn, Chamise, and
Manzanita) with 161 campsites, 2 day-use areas, a boat launch ramp with
parking lot, an RV dump station, and fish cleaning station. Two group
campgrounds are available by reservation only.Campsites in both recreation
areas have a combination of back in, pull through, and walk-in tent sites,
complete with fire rings, picnic tables, shade trees, shared water, and flush
toilets (with showers available in selected restrooms). Camping sites can
accommodate up to 8 people with 2 vehicles, and do not have hookups. Dogs are
allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.A year-round visitor
center/musem is located on Highway 49 just south of the Stanislaus River
bridge and is open from 10:00-4:00 daily. Features include a variety of
exhibits highlighting the area's prehistory, the gold rush era of the
"submerged town" of Melones, water management and conservation. Ranger-guided
nature hikes and visitor center programs are provided year round, and evening
campground programs are provided during the summer months.New Melones Lake is
noted for outstanding year-round fishing for both cold and warm water species,
and outstanding boating. Nature viewers and birders will find a number of
species common to the Foothill Oak Woodland, with an occasional Bald Eagle and
Osprey. Hikers and mountain bikers will enjoy the numerous trails through the
woodland areas.

<a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=New+Melones+Dam" rel="nofollow">New Melones Dam</a> and Reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - New Melones Unit operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. Located 60 miles upstream on the Stanislaus River from the confluence of the San Joaquin River.  The reservoir has a capacity of 2.4 million acre feet of water with 100 miles of shoreline, and a water surface area of 12,500 acres.  New Melones is located between the historic mining towns of Sonora and Angels Camp on Highway 49 and is nestled in the Foothill Oak Woodlands of the Sierras at the 1100 ft elevation.  Summer temperatures range from 85-100F and winter range from 32-60F.Gloryhole Recreation Area has two campgrounds (Big Oak and Ironhorse) with 144 campsites, 3 day-use areas, 30 miles of hiking/biking trails, a fish cleaning station, a swim beach, and 2 boat launch ramps with parking lots.  A full service marina and store complete with fuel and boat rentals are available.  Tuttletown Recreation Area has 3 campgrounds (Acorn, Chamise, and Manzanita) with 161 campsites, 2 day-use areas, a boat launch ramp with parking lot, an RV dump station, and fish cleaning station.  Two group campgrounds are available by reservation only.Campsites in both recreation areas have a combination of back in, pull through, and walk-in tent sites, complete with fire rings, picnic tables, shade trees, shared water, and flush toilets (with showers available in selected restrooms).  Camping sites can accommodate up to 8 people with 2 vehicles, and do not have hookups.  Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.A year-round visitor center/musem is located on Highway 49 just south of the Stanislaus River bridge and is open from 10:00-4:00 daily.  Features include a variety of exhibits highlighting the area's prehistory, the gold rush era of the "submerged town" of Melones, water management and conservation.  Ranger-guided nature hikes and visitor center programs are provided year round, and evening campground programs are provided during the summer months.New Melones Lake is noted for outstanding year-round fishing for both cold and warm water species, and outstanding boating.  Nature viewers and birders will find a number of species common to the Foothill Oak Woodland, with an occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.  Hikers and mountain bikers will enjoy the numerous trails through the woodland areas.

## Overview

Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus
River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in
California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold
vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. At an elevation of 1100
feet, the diverse and resource-abundant Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100
miles of shoreline. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded
lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing,
sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing,
hiking, biking, horseback riding and picknicking. The New Melones Visitor
Center offers year-round interpretive events and a museum highlighting natural
and cultural resources.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, boating, sailing and road and
mountain biking are just a few of the activities available in Glory Hole
Recreation Area. Camping is also permitted in designated campsites. Equestrian
trails are also present in the Peoria Wildlife Mitigation Area and open for
the general public. Other interesting sites include Natural Bridges, which can
be accessed from Parrott's Ferry Road and has a nice hiking trail and a creek
that flows through a marble cave. The Table Mountain Trail provides visitors
an opportunity to hike to the top of an extensive lava flow which occurred
over nine million years ago.

## Facilities

The campground provides modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and
drinking water. Visitors will also find a full-service marina, boat launch,
day-use areas, barbeque grills and a fish cleaning station. There is an
amphitheater for Ranger programs and horseshoe pits in the Ironhorse
campground. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided at each campsite.

Recreation Area entrance gates close at 9:00 PM, and open at 4:00 AM. Exit
gates are never closed.

## Natural Features

New Melones Lake is located in Northern California between the historic gold
rush towns of Sonora and Angels Camp. The terrain varies from rolling hills to
steep marble cliffs, and the vegetation consists of oaks, Ponderosa pines,
chamise and buckbrush shrubs.  
  
Visitors can experience the beauty of New Melones by hiking the many trails in
the Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas.  
  
The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. For
those who wish to venture outside the main recreation areas, there are many
unique places to visit. Overall, the geography is quite varied and provides
many opportunities for all types of recreation.

## Nearby Attractions

Glory Hole Recreation Area is surrounded by many places of natural beauty
including Natural Bridges, Camp Nine, Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus
National Forest, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees State Park and Columbia State
Park.  
  
Angels Camp Museum, Calaveras County Museum and Sonora Military Museum also
provide great opportunities for learning interesting information about the
area.  
  
Surrounding communities are popular vacation and retirement destinations and
provide necessary services and shopping opportunities. Golfing, snow skiing,
river rafting, commercial caves, historical railroad and Native American
museums are close by as well.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-7290.

## Charges & Cancellations

All site changes and cancellations need to be done through the Recreation.gov
website.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. At an elevation of 1100 feet, the diverse and resource-abundant Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline.
  
Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and picknicking. The New Melones Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, boating, sailing and road and mountain biking are just a few of the activities available in Glory Hole Recreation Area.  Camping is also permitted in designated campsites.  
  
Equestrian trails are also present in the Peoria Wildlife Mitigation Area and open for the general public. Other interesting sites include Natural Bridges, which can be accessed from Parrott's Ferry Road and has a nice hiking trail and a creek that flows through a marble cave. The Table Mountain Trail provides visitors an opportunity to hike to the top of an extensive lava flow which occurred over nine million years ago.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground provides modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water. Visitors will also find a full-service marina, boat launch, day-use areas, barbeque grills and a fish cleaning station. There is an amphitheater for Ranger programs and horseshoe pits in the Ironhorse campground. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided at each campsite. </p>
<p>Recreation Area entrance gates close at 9:00 PM, and open at 4:00 AM. Exit gates are never closed.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
New Melones Lake is located in Northern California between the historic gold rush towns of Sonora and Angels Camp. The terrain varies from rolling hills to steep marble cliffs, and the vegetation consists of oaks, Ponderosa pines, chamise and buckbrush shrubs. 
<br/><br/>
Visitors can experience the beauty of New Melones by hiking the many trails in the Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas. 
<br/><br/>
The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. For those who wish to venture outside the main recreation areas, there are many unique places to visit. Overall, the geography is quite varied and provides many opportunities for all types of recreation.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Glory Hole Recreation Area is surrounded by many places of natural beauty including Natural Bridges, Camp Nine, Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees State Park and Columbia State Park. 
<br/><br/>
Angels Camp Museum, Calaveras County Museum and Sonora Military Museum also provide great opportunities for learning interesting information about the area. 
<br/><br/>
Surrounding communities are popular vacation and retirement destinations and provide necessary services and shopping opportunities. Golfing, snow skiing, river rafting, commercial caves, historical railroad and Native American museums are close by as well.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-7290.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All site changes and cancellations need to be done through the Recreation.gov website. </p>

https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/planning-visit/camping.html

Glory Hole Recreation Area

GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA 3

GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA 2

Campground Map

Trail Map

GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA 4

GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA 1

Tuttletown Dump Station Temporarily Closed

## Overview

Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus
River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in
California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold
vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. At an elevation of 1100
feet, the Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline.  
  
Popular activities on and around the large lake include fishing, boating,
water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking,
canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and picknicking.
The New Melones Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and a
museum highlighting natural and cultural resources.

*COMING APRIL 2021: A new disc-golf course is being constructed and will be available for play! 

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, boating, sailing and biking are
just some of the activities available in Tuttletown Recreation Area.
Equestrian trails are also present in the Peoria Wildlife Mitigation Area and
open for the general public. Camping is also permitted in designated
campsites.  
  
Other interesting sites include Natural Bridges, which can be accessed from
Parrott's Ferry Road. It has a hiking trail and creek that flow through a
marble cave. The Table Mountain Trail provides visitors an opportunity to hike
to the top of an extensive lava flow which occurred over nine million years
ago.

## Facilities

The campground provides modern conveniences like flush toilets, showers and
water spigots. Visitors will also find a fish cleaning station and electric
vehicle charging station in the Lupine day use area. Picnic tables and fire
rings are provided at each campsite.

Recreation Area entrance gates close at 9:00 PM, and open at 4:00 AM. Exit
gates are never closed.

## Natural Features

New Melones Lake is located in Northern California between the historic gold
rush towns of Sonora and Angels Camp. The terrain varies from rolling hills to
steep marble cliffs, and the vegetation consists of oaks, Ponderosa pines,
chamise and buckbrush shrubs.  
  
Visitors can experience the beauty of New Melones by hiking the many trails in
the Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas.  
  
The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. For
those who wish to venture outside the main recreation areas, there are many
unique places to visit. Overall, the geography is quite varied and provides
many opportunities for all types of recreation.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-7290.

## Nearby Attractions

Tuttletown Recreation Area is surrounded by countless places of natural
beauty, including Natural Bridges, Camp Nine, Yosemite National Park,
Stanislaus National Forest, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees State Park and Columbia
State Park.  
  
Angels Camp Museum, Calaveras County Museum and Sonora Military Museum provide
great opportunities for learning interesting information about the area.  
  
Surrounding communities are popular vacation and retirement destinations and
provide necessary services and shopping opportunities. Golfing, snow skiing,
river rafting, commercial caves, historical railroad and Native American
museums are also located nearby.

## Charges & Cancellations

All site changes and cancellations need to be done through the Recreation.gov
website.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. At an elevation of 1100 feet, the Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline.  <br> <br>Popular activities on and around the large lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and picknicking. The New Melones Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>*COMING APRIL 2021: A new disc-golf course is being constructed and will be available for play! </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, boating, sailing and biking are just some of the activities available in Tuttletown Recreation Area. Equestrian trails are also present in the Peoria Wildlife Mitigation Area and open for the general public. Camping is also permitted in designated campsites. <br>  <br>Other interesting sites include Natural Bridges, which can be accessed from Parrott's Ferry Road. It has a hiking trail and creek that flow through a marble cave. The Table Mountain Trail provides visitors an opportunity to hike to the top of an extensive lava flow which occurred over nine million years ago.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground provides modern conveniences like flush toilets, showers and water spigots. Visitors will also find a fish cleaning station and electric vehicle charging station in the Lupine day use area.  Picnic tables and fire rings are provided at each campsite. </p>
<p>Recreation Area entrance gates close at 9:00 PM, and open at 4:00 AM. Exit gates are never closed.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
New Melones Lake is located in Northern California between the historic gold rush towns of Sonora and Angels Camp. The terrain varies from rolling hills to steep marble cliffs, and the vegetation consists of oaks, Ponderosa pines, chamise and buckbrush shrubs. 
<br/><br/>
Visitors can experience the beauty of New Melones by hiking the many trails in the Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas. 
<br/><br/>
The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. For those who wish to venture outside the main recreation areas, there are many unique places to visit. Overall, the geography is quite varied and provides many opportunities for all types of recreation.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-7290.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Tuttletown Recreation Area is surrounded by countless places of natural beauty, including Natural Bridges, Camp Nine, Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees State Park and Columbia State Park. 
<br/><br/>
Angels Camp Museum, Calaveras County Museum and Sonora Military Museum provide great opportunities for learning interesting information about the area. 
<br/><br/>
Surrounding communities are popular vacation and retirement destinations and provide necessary services and shopping opportunities. Golfing, snow skiing, river rafting, commercial caves, historical railroad and Native American museums are also located nearby.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All site changes and cancellations need to be done through the Recreation.gov website. </p>

Tuttletown Recreation Area

TUTTLETOWN RECREATION AREA 9

TUTTLETOWN RECREATION AREA 2

TUTTLETOWN RECREATION AREA 4

Distant view of New Melones lake with green grass in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.

New Melones Lake with green grass in foreground, rolling hills in the distance.

New Melones Lake

Remember your  OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE
RESPONSIBLY.

NOTICE: Red Hills ACEC is **Day Use Only.** No camping on public lands within
the Red Hills ACEC.

### Overview

The Red Hills is a region of 7,100 acres of public land located near the
intersection of State Highways 49 and 120, just south of the historic town of
Chinese Camp in Tuolumne County. The Red Hills are noticeably different from
the surrounding countryside. The serpentine-based soils in the area support a
unique assemblage of plant species. Included among the thorny buckbrush and
foothill pine is a rich variety of annual wildflowers. View Flickr Album to
see the beauty of the Red Hills.

In the Red Hills buckbrush and other shrubs provide browse and seeds for small
populations of mammals, including mule deer, jackrabbits, and rodents.
Coyotes, bobcats and fox can also be found in the Red Hills. Approximately 88
bird species have been observed in the Red Hills. Some common species include
mourning dove, acorn woodpecker, ash-throated flycatcher, scrub jay, wrentit,
plain titmouse, bushtit, Bewick's wren, and house finch. Valley quail and
mourning doves are the major game birds in the Red Hills.

An abundant insect population supports insectivorous birds including western
kingbirds, ash- throated flycatcher, tree swallows, barn swallows, black
phoebes, and others. Raptors include the red-tailed hawk, Cooper's hawk,
prairie falcon, and great horned owl. Fish-eating birds seen in the Red Hills
include the belted kingfisher and great blue heron. Roadrunners can also be
found.

Wintering bald eagles roost along the shores of Don Pedro Reservoir and have
been observed where Six Bit Gulch enters the lake. As many as 20 bald eagles
have been sighted during the winter on the shores of Don Pedro Reservoir,
roosting in stands of foothill pines.

* * *

### Hunting and Shooting Info - Red Hills

  * No target shooting
  * Discharge of firearms is prohibited except in the course of licensed, in-season hunting activities

### Hunting Wild Pigs at the Red Hills

**Pig damage has been observed at the Red Hills. There are no restrictions or
special regulations on hunting wild pigs within the Red Hills ACEC. Hunting is
year round and there is no daily bag limit.**

Please refer to the Department of Fish & Wildlife for additional information:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Wild-Pig#194445-regulations

NOTE: All California game species are regulated by the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Rules, regulations, and seasons are controlled by
CDFW, and it is the hunter's responsibility to verify and comply with proper
species, seasons, zones, regulations, and legal location if hunting on public
lands.

_FGC 3004 — It is unlawful for any person to hunt or discharge while hunting,
any firearm or other deadly weapon within 150 yards of any occupied dwelling
house, residence, or other building or any barn or other outbuilding used in
connection therewith. The 150 yard area is a "Safety Zone."_

### Helpful Links:

  * Where to Shoot 
  * California Department of Fish & Wildlife 
  * Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting on Public Lands, BLM California 

Return To: BLM, Mother Lode Field Office

<p>Remember your <a href="https://www.blm.gov/learn/outdoorethics" rel="nofollow"> OUTDOOR ETHICS</a> when enjoying your public lands. Please <a href="https://www.recreateresponsibly.org" rel="nofollow">RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.</a></p>

<p>NOTICE: Red Hills ACEC is <strong>Day Use Only.</strong> No camping on public lands within the Red Hills ACEC.</p>

<h3>Overview</h3>

<p>The Red Hills is a region of 7,100 acres of public land located near the intersection of State Highways 49 and 120, just south of the historic town of Chinese Camp in Tuolumne County. The Red Hills are noticeably different from the surrounding countryside. The serpentine-based soils in the area support a unique assemblage of plant species. Included among the thorny buckbrush and foothill pine is a rich variety of annual wildflowers. View Flickr Album to see the beauty of the Red Hills.</p>

<p>In the Red Hills buckbrush and other shrubs provide browse and seeds for small populations of mammals, including mule deer, jackrabbits, and rodents. Coyotes, bobcats and fox can also be found in the Red Hills. Approximately 88 bird species have been observed in the Red Hills. Some common species include mourning dove, acorn woodpecker, ash-throated flycatcher, scrub jay, wrentit, plain titmouse, bushtit, Bewick's wren, and house finch. Valley quail and mourning doves are the major game birds in the Red Hills.</p>

<p>An abundant insect population supports insectivorous birds including western kingbirds, ash- throated flycatcher, tree swallows, barn swallows, black phoebes, and others. Raptors include the red-tailed hawk, Cooper's hawk, prairie falcon, and great horned owl. Fish-eating birds seen in the Red Hills include the belted kingfisher and great blue heron. Roadrunners can also be found.</p>

<p>Wintering bald eagles roost along the shores of Don Pedro Reservoir and have been observed where Six Bit Gulch enters the lake. As many as 20 bald eagles have been sighted during the winter on the shores of Don Pedro Reservoir, roosting in stands of foothill pines.</p>

<hr/>
<h3>Hunting and Shooting Info - Red Hills</h3>

<ul>
	<li>No target shooting</li>
	<li>Discharge of firearms is prohibited except in the course of licensed, in-season hunting activities</li>
</ul>

<h3>Hunting Wild Pigs at the Red Hills</h3>

<p><strong>Pig damage has been observed at the Red Hills. There are no restrictions or special regulations on hunting wild pigs within the Red Hills ACEC.  Hunting is year round and there is no daily bag limit.</strong></p>

<p>Please refer to the Department of Fish & Wildlife for additional information: <a href="https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Wild-Pig#194445-regulations" rel="nofollow">https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Wild-Pig#194445-regulations</a></p>

<p>NOTE: All California game species are regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Rules, regulations, and seasons are controlled by CDFW, and it is the hunter's responsibility to verify and comply with proper species, seasons, zones, regulations, and legal location if hunting on public lands.</p>

<p><em>FGC 3004 — It is unlawful for any person to hunt or discharge while hunting, any firearm or other deadly weapon within 150 yards of any occupied dwelling house, residence, or other building or any barn or other outbuilding used in connection therewith. The 150 yard area is a "Safety Zone." </em></p>

<h3>Helpful Links:</h3>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.wheretoshoot.org/" rel="nofollow">Where to Shoot </a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting" rel="nofollow">California Department of Fish & Wildlife </a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-programs/recreational-shooting/california" rel="nofollow">Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting on Public Lands, BLM California </a></li>
</ul>

<p>Return To: <a href="https://www.blm.gov/office/mother-lode-field-office" rel="nofollow">BLM, Mother Lode Field Office</a></p>

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