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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

ACORN CAMP EAST (CA), CA

Description

Acorn Camp East Campground is located at New Hogan Lake on the Calaveras River in the Sierra foothill region of central California. Water skiers enjoy excellent skiing along the 50 miles of shoreline, and there is year-round fishing for stripers, bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. A golf course is just two miles away from the campground and a Watchable Wildlife site where Bald Eagles may be viewed is also in the vicinity. Additional amenities include hot showers, an amphitheater, bike trails, interpretive trail, horse trails,18 hole frisbe golf course and fish cleaning facilities.

Acorn East is open year round and campsite reservations can be made for the period April 1 through September 30. From October 1 through March 31, campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Amphitheater
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Programs
  • Dump Station
  • Fish Cleaning Facilities
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking Trail
  • Parking
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Telephone
  • Trails, Bicycle
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Group Camping Facility
  • Hunting
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Boat-In Sites
  • Golf
  • Horse Trail
  • Interpretive Trails

Alerts and Important Information

There are NO Marina services available at New Hogan Lake. Gas, ice and camping supplies are available in Valley Springs, CA. Please be aware that no refunds are given out in the campground. All vehicles must face towards the road when parked in a campsite.

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. The campground is open year round. Sites are $18/night on Friday- Saturday and on the day preceding a holiday, and $14/night Sunday- Thursday ($14 during the winter season).

  • Two vehicles are allowed with each site reservation.
  • Visitor vehicles must park in the extra vehicle parking lots if they exceed the 2 vehicles maximum at the site.
  • There is no fee for additional vehicles parked in the outside lot next to the park.
  • Campground gates open at 8:00 am and close at 10:00 pm on weekdays and 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
  • Check-out time is 2:00 pm and check-in time is 5:00 pm.
  • A maximum of 2 pets are permitted at each campsite.
  • This campground has 7 first-come, first-serve sites.

For more information, please call 209-772-1343. This campground now includes ACORN WEST AND EAST LOOPS

Getting There:

Acorn Camp East (CA)
2713 HOGAN DAM ROAD
Valley Springs CA 95252-9510

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.175, -120.79167

From Stockton, CA: Travel 30 miles east on Highway 26, turn right on Hogan Dam Road and follow for 1 mile. Follow signs into the campground. From Lodi, CA: Travel 30 miles east on Highway 12 to Valley Springs and turn right onto Highway 26. Follow for 1 mile and turn left onto Hogan Dam Road. Travel for 1 mile then follow signs to the campground.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (209)772-1343

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • fireworks display is held on the Saturday preceding the 4th of July.. from Oct 20 2007 to Dec 31 2050
  • a National Public Lands Day event is held in the last Saturday of September. from Oct 20 2007 to Dec 31 2050