Water Sports Locations in Calaveras County
The Mokelumne River
The nearest water feature to Mokelumne Hill is the Mokelumne River, approximately 3 miles north of Moke Hill on Highway 49. The river splits Calaveras and Amador Counties on the Highway 49 north corridor. Box Beach, located a few miles up Electra Road on the Amador County side, is a local favorite for a great place to hang out and escape the heat in summer months. The river is also a favorite of kayakers and rafters, and is where the local fire departments train for water rescue.
Lake Camanche
Thirty minutes east of Lodi and about 30 minutes from Moke Hill. The reservoir covers 12 square miles, is 150 feet deep, with 53 miles of shoreline when full. Camanche Recreation Area is open year-around, with resorts on both the North and South Shore.
New Hogan Lake
20 minutes from Moke Hill, New Hogan includes 55 miles of unspoiled shoreline...Game fish in the lake include Striped Bass, Black and White Crappie, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and Channel Catfish. Water-skiing is permitted in certain areas. There are plenty of camping and picnicking areas available. Wildlife and wildflowers are in abundance at various times of the year.
Pardee Lake
Located 38 miles northeast of Stockton on the Mokelumne River (approx. 25 minutes from Moke Hill). It's huge complex with a clean, expansive recreation area is particularly appealing to seniors and family groups because of immaculate, shaded campsites. Fishing boating, and camping are the primary activities. The water is used primarily for municipal supplies which serve over 1.1 million residents in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Because drinking water is stored in Pardee Reservoir, swimming, waterskiing, wading, and similar body contact activities are prohibited and regulations are stictly enforced.
New Melones Lake
Approximately 35 minutes from Moke Hill, sitting at an elevation of 1088 feet, with more than 100 miles of shoreline covered with trees and brushlands. There are two recreation areas at New Melones Lake with camping facilities. The Glory Hole Recreation Area contains 144 campsites for overnight use. The Tuttletown Recreation Area has 106 sites at present with another campground planned for future use. The towns of Jamestown, Sonora, Tuttletown, and Angels Camp located nearby provide all services for campers.
Lake Tullock
Lake Tullock is about 45 minutes from Moke Hill, near the town of Copperopolis, and has 55 miles of shoreline. There is good fishing here for Rainbow Trout, Small and Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie and Salmon. The northside of the lake offers two facilities: Copper Cove and Poker Flat. While Copper Cove has a lakeside restaurant, launch ramp, moorings and a gas dock, Poker Flat provides a luxury motel along with a restaurant, marina, launch ramp and fuel. Lake Tulloch is ideal for sailing enthusiasts.
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