Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA)
New Hogan Lake
Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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 communit
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Nearest DC fast charging: 2.4 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA)?
Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) a good campground?
Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 5 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) located?
Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA) is located in New Hogan Lake, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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