Big Oak Campground is located on a peninsula in the Glory Hole Recreation Area of New Melones Lake. Visitors to the campground enjoy the close proximity of a marina with roat rentals and a boat launch ramp. Trails along the shore of the lake to scenic viewpoints. Close by are fish cleaning stations. New Melones is popular for fishing, boating, and water skiing.
Big Oak Campground has 53 campsites for RV camping, trailer camping, and tent camping. The sites are spread across rolling hills above the lake. Some sites have shade from mature oaks, others are more open. Campers can find a number of sites well separated from one another. Many campsites have nice lake views. None of the sites has hook-ups.
| Big Oak Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Big Oak Campground Location: | White Ranch Road off Highway 49, nine miles northwest of Sonora |
| Elevation: | 1,150 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Stockton - 66 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 53 |
| Camping Season: | Usually open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Information: | (209) 536-9094 Weekends: (209) 536-9543 |
| Reservations at Big Oak Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | available whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | #114, 121, 133, 142 |
| Fees: | Standard Sites - $22 per night |
| Reservations: | Glory Hole Recreation Area Campgrounds Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Big Oak Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes, bring quarters |
| Dump station: | Yes, fee |
| Campground Map: | Glory Hole Campgrounds Map |
| Area Map: | Glory Hole Area Map |
| Attractions near Big Oak Campground: |
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Big Oak Campground
New Melones Lake has over 12,000 surface acres and 100 miles of shoreline. Campers at Big Oak Campground find a variety of attractions and recreation opportunities.
Check New Melones Recreation Area for any campground and recreation area updates.
