Sonora, CA…The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close campgrounds and the visitor center at New Melones Lake; day-use areas not already closed for the season will remain open.  In support of state recommended guidelines and requests from Calaveras and Tuolumne county health officials, all campgrounds, and the visitor center will temporarily close until further notice.  The day-use areas at Black Bart, Buck Brush and Heron Point will remain open. Natural Bridges Trail will also remain open.

Areas remaining closed for winter operations and maintenance: Manzanita and Chamise campgrounds, Fiddleneck and Oak Knoll group camps, Eagle Point Group Picnic Area, Lupine Day Use Area and dump station and Osprey Point Day Use Area.

Visitors are advised that primitive restrooms may not be fully supplied with hand soap or hand sanitizer. All visitors are advised to continue to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

For updates check our website or contact us by phone:

Call the Administration Office at 209‑536‑9094, ext. 0 or visit the website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/.

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