Water Sports in Calavaras County Some of the best California whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing and fishing is found in Calaveras County. Whether you are a novice just trying a water sport for the first time or an experienced paddler, you will love the opportunity to float down Calaveras’s many local streams and rivers or paddle around one of our local lakes. And excellent Calaveras County camping as well as comfortable cabins, motels, hotels and bed and breakfasts are available as lodging options for your California getaway or adventure vacation.

Glory Hole Sports

209-736-4333
2892 Highway 49 (at the entrance to New Melones Lake)
Angels Camp 95222
gloryholesports.com

Largest selection of tackle and water sports equipment in the Mother Lode!  Texaco fuel, full-service deli, ice cold beer to drink here or to go, marine and camping accessories.


New Melones Lake Marina

209-785-3300
6503 Glory Hole Rd., P O Box 1389
Angels Camp 95222
houseboats.com

Full service marina on the third largest reservoir in California, slip rentals, luxury houseboats, fishing and patio boats, gas and convenience store. ELEGANT ADVENTURE.


New Melones Lake/Bureau of Reclamation

209-536-9094, Reservations: 877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov
6850 Studhorse Flat Rd.
Sonora 95370
Recreation.gov

12,500 acre-lake with camping, day-use, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing. 305 campsites and 2 group camps reservable year round. Coin-op showers, no hook ups. Entrance gates open 4:00am to 11:00pm(Winter 9:00pm) Boat launch, day use, trails. Interpretive programs. Visitor Center and Museum.


O.A.R.S. Outdoor Adventure River Specialists

209-736-4677
2687 Highway 49, P O Box 67
Angels Camp 95222
oars.com

O.A.R.S. offers half-day to week-long rafting adventures on over 35 rivers of the West, including California’s South, Middle and North Fork American, Tuolumne, Merced and North Fork of the Stanislaus.  View video.


Pardee Lake Recreation

209-772-1472
4900 Stony Creek Rd.
Ione 95640
pardeelakerecreation.com

One of the most beautiful settings in the Mother Lode. Easy drive from valley and bay area locations. Perfect outing for day or weekend of picnicking, camping, fishing, RV’ing and relaxing with the family.



Calaveras Visitors Bureau
Post Office Box 637, 1192 South Main St. Angels Camp, CA 95222
Telephone: 209-736-0049 Toll-free: 1-800-225-3764
Email: info@gocalaveras.com

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