Observation Point Picnic Shelter (Ca)
Observation Point Picnic Shelter (Ca) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in California. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.15472, -120.81361
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Day Use Area, Fishing, Swimming, Visitor Center
- 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 Observation Point Picnic Shelter (Ca)
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 picnic shelter offers a perfect setting for a large gathering of family and friends to spend a day in the fresh air with panoramic views of the lake and dam. The overhead shade shelter provides for an escape from the hot sun above. 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. Below the dam, the cool waters of the Calaveras River are home to a healthy population of rainbow trout. Fly-fishing is popular on this stretch of river. Facilities Fixed picnic tables on a concrete foundation with seating for approximately 75 people are provided with space for additional tables under the shade shelter. A large free standing barbeque, an electrical outlet, and trash/recycle receptacles are also provided as a convenience. Asphalt parking, flush r
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Flat Boat In Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| 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.