New Melones

New Melones Lake

UPDATES:

  • The Visitor Center and Museum is currently closed

  • The Bureau of Reclamation requires that all boats launching at New Melones Lake participate in a seal program to prevent the spread of the new invasive mussel species, the Golden Mussel, that was found in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Learn more about the process and what’s open HERE.

    • Plan Your Visit with us! If you plan to make a reservation, learn more about our Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas.

    If you would like to rent a vessel, please contact the New Melones Lake Marina.

    If you have any additional questions, our Administrative Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For assistance, please Contact Us:

    U.S. Department of Interior
    Bureau of Reclamation
    New Melones Recreation and Resources Branch, Administrative Office
    6850 Studhorse Flat Road
    Sonora, California 95370
    209-459-7290


    email: bor-newmelonesrec@usbr.gov


    Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for pass sales (except federal holidays)

    Please keep New Melones beautiful by following these minimum impact practices:

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    Help Us Protect Our Historic Resources

    Visitors are asked to help protect historic resources by not handling, removing or destroying any artifacts or ruins along the lake bed. These sites and artifacts are protected by federal and state laws that prohibit disturbing the sites in any way. In addition, the use of metal detectors is not allowed on Reclamation lands per 43 CFR 423.29(f). Please report the finding or destruction/removal of any ruins or artifacts to the New Melones Administration Office contact New Melones staff here or call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

    Recreational Interests

  • New Melones Lake & Recreation Brochure (PDF - 5.7MB)
  • Hunting areas (Map)
  • Recreation Activities/Interpretive Program Announcements

    • Reservations and Recreational Information

  • Glory Hole Recreation Area
  • Tuttletown Recreation Area
  • REA Fee Program
  • Invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels
  • Fish Species at New Melones Lake



    • Last Updated: 2/12/26