Deer Flat Boat In Campground
Deer Flat Boat In Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.15472, -120.81361
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 209-772-1343
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Deer Flat Boat In Campground
Overview New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 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 eight miles upstream to the confluence of the north and south forks of the Calaveras River. The dam provides flood protection to the City of Stockton (among other communities) and water for irrigation, drinking and hydroelectric power. The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees. Recreation This campground is only accessible by boat and offers the only camping available on the lake outside of the main campgrounds, Acorn and Oak Knoll. Water recreation such as water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing are all frequent activities on New Hogan Lake. Fishing is allowed year-round, subject to state regulations. Popular species caught in New Hogan Lake include striped bass, black bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie. Facilities The campground features 30 tent only campsites. There are vault restrooms within the campground as well as trash receptacles. Each campsite features a fire pit and lantern holder. For those accessing Deer Flat Campground, boats may be launched and vehicles may be parked in the Fiddleneck Day Use Area. Natural Features Wildlife species thrive at the lake and on the surrounding 6,500 acres of US Army Corps of Engineers' managed land. Wil
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Kamps Propane · 33 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation Point Picnic Shelter (Ca) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Acorn Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Acorn Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Oak Knoll Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Oak Knoll Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Gold Strike Village Campers | Private campground | 7.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.