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Campground
Coyote Point
New Hogan Lake, California
About this campground
A number of historic sites are located nearby, including Carson Hill, the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found.
Coyote Point offers a spacious group campsite that can accommodate up to 50 guests.
Coyote Point sits along New Hogan Lake in the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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- Latitude
- 37.984444° N
- Longitude
- 120.844722° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Group sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Picnic table
- Fires
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 60 ft
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Coyote Point sits along New Hogan Lake in the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
With summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees, visitors find comfort in the refreshing waters of New Hogan Lake, conveniently accessed from the campground.
Facilities
Coyote Point offers a spacious group campsite that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Campfire and interpretive programs offer additional recreation for visitors, as well as two 18-hole disc golf courses at a nearby recreation area.
The campsite includes a large grill, picnic shelter, and vault restroom, making it perfect for group gatherings.
Recreation
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.
Hunting with bow or shotgun during the open season is permitted in certain areas of the lake. Upland game such as turkey, quail and dove is available and waterfowl includes a variety of duck and geese.
Natural Features
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Boating
- Water Access
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Drinking Water
- Recycling
- Shade
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Group Standard Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 50
- Maximum vehicles
- 18
- Maximum vehicle length
- 20 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Allow Mid Stay Modification
- 1
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive nights
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Military Discount
- 1
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Weekend minimum
- 2 nights
- Maximum published occupancy
- 50 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 18 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Food storage
- Coyote Point's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with New Hogan Lake.
- Fire and stove use
- Coyote Point's official facility record states: Campfire and interpretive programs offer additional recreation for visitors, as well as two 18-hole disc golf courses at a nearby recreation area.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 30, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 1, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 1, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 30, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $130 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $130 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $130 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- The gate combo to the Coyote Point gate will be emailed to you. If it is not, please call the Park Headquarters number at 209-772-1343 to receive the gate code.
- Gates are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm, check-out time is 2:00pm
- Parking is available for up to 18 vehicles, this includes your trailer and/or RV.
- Lake access can be rocky; protective water shoes are recommended
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Stockton California, take Highway 26 east for 30 miles. Turn right on Hogan Dam Road and continue for a mile, then follow signs to the campground. Park Headquarters: 2713 Hogan Dam Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 Coyote Point (located in Oak Knoll Campground): 3027 South Petersburg Road Valley Springs, CA 95252
Facility contact
209-772-1343