Bike Rentals
	Bear Valley Adventure Company - Bear Valley 209-753-2834 Mountain Pedaler -352 S. Main, Angels Camp 209-736-0771

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Boat Rentals

New Melones Lake Marina - Angels Camp 209-785-3300 Waverunner Jet Ski's - 1955 Hogan Dam Rd., Valley Springs

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Golf Courses

Click here for Golf Courses.

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Ski Resorts Alpine and Nordic

Alpine Meadows Boreal Dodge Ridge Hwy 108 at Pinecrest, CA, 209.965.3474 Diamond Peak Eagle Mountain Cross Country Ski Area Heavenly Homewood Ski Area Kirkwood Mt. Rose Northstar-at-Tahoe Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area Sierra-At-Tahoe Soda Springs Squaw Valley USA Sugar Bowl Tahoe Donner

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Theaters (Live)	Bear Valley Music Festival - 209-753-2574 Black Bart Playhouse - 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys 209-728-8842 Murphys Creek Theatre - Stevenot Winery, Murphys 209-728-8422 or 877-888-6282
Theaters (Movie)	Angels Theatre - 1228 S. Main St., Angels Camp 209-736-6768

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Whitewater Rafting	Rafting down a river can be an exhilarating adventure. Whitewater rafting can also be very challenging. Please contact a professional rafting company before setting out on any river without a guide.
	O.A.R.S. O.A.R.S. has been providing California whitewater rafting and adventure travel vacations for nearly 40 years. We provide rafting trips on nine Northern California rivers, including the popular South Fork American and Middle Fork American rivers, as well as on rivers throughout the western U.S., Alaska, Canada, Latin America and Fiji. Find out for yourself why National Geographic Traveler Magazine named O.A.R.S. as one of the top adventure travel outfitters in the world. 209-736-2407 800-346-6277 PO Box 67 Angels Camp, CA 95222 www.oars.com blog.oars.com

 

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Recreational Areas and Information

Disability Friendly Recreation Areas
See Travel Tips Page

Natural Recreation Areas

Biking - Mountain and Road
Mountain biking is allowed on all National Forest non wilderness trails and roads. For mountain and road bike trail information contact the Calaveras Ranger District Office. Info: 209-795-1381

• White Pines Lake Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Sourgrass Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Bear Valley Mountain Resort: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Glory Hole Recreation Area: 18 miles of bike trails ranging from 1,200 feet to 1,800 feet that offer a full range of ability levels. There are continuous loops, a variety of wildflowers and a wide range of wildlife to enjoy. Bordered by picturesque New Melones Lake with 100 miles of shoreline.Trails take riders through oak filled terrain, picnic areas and high above the lake. The Frontier Trail, a four mile intermediate course, winds along Angels Creek to a swim area on the lakeshore.
• New Hogan Reservoir: Enjoy 50 miles of shoreline while biking these trails. Three trails from beginner to advanced ranging from 715 to 775 feet. Because of this lower elevation biking in the cooler seasons makes for an enjoyable ride.
• Calaveras Big Trees State Park: Miles of paved roads and fire roads to explore. Biking is allowed on all roads except any single tread trails. 4 - 5,000 foot elevation, you will enjoy acres of pine forest, natural streams, seasonal dogwoods, two magnificent groves of Sequoia, and an abundance of pristine beauty to last a lifetime. Stanislaus National Forest.
• Bear Valley to Lake Alpine: 6 miles round trip from the alpine meadow of Bear Valley to the outskirts of Lake Alpine. An easy ride at the 7,200 foot elevation.

• Stanislaus National Forest - 209-795-1381

• Lake Alpine: Boating, maximum speed 10 mph,canoeing and kayaking. Rentals available. Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Reservoir: Boating, maximum speed 10 mph, canoeing and kayaking. Stanislaus National Forest.
• Union Lake: Boating, maximum speed 10 mph. Canoeing and kayaking.
Stanislaus National Forest.
• Utica Lake: Boating, maximum speed 10 mph. Canoeing and kayaking. Stanislaus National Forest.
• New Melones Recreation Area: Boating, water skiing and personal watercraft sports. 6503 Glory Hole Road, Angles Camp Info: 209-785-3300
• Wakahu Hep Yoo Campground: Low speed boating. Stanislaus National Forest.
• Highland Lakes: Low speed boating, kayaking, canoeing. Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Tulloch Resort: Boating, water skiing, and personal watercraft sports. 7260 O'Byrnes Ferry Road, Copperopolis. Info: 209-785-8200
• White Pines Lake Recreation Area: Low speed boating, kayaking, canoeing. Stanislaus National Forest.
• Sourgrass Recreation Area: Kayaking, canoeing. Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mosquito Lakes Campground: Low speed boating, kayaking, canoeing. Stanislaus National Forest.

Campgrounds

• Angels Camp RV and Camping Resort, Angeles Camp, 209-736-0404
• Calaveras Big Trees State Park - Arnold Highway 4 three miles NE of Arnold, Info: (209) 795-2334 or Reservations 1-800/444-PARK
• Golden Pines RV Resort & Campground - Camp Connell
209-795-2820 nature trails,
• Gold Strike Village Mobilehome & RV Park - San Andreas
• New Melones Lake/Bureau of Reclamation - Sonora, 6850 Studhorse Flat Road Info: (209) 536-9094
• North Grove - Big Trees State Park
• Oak Hollow - Big Trees State Park
• Stanislaus National Forest - Hathaway Pines Forest Service -Calaveras Ranger Station - (209) 795-1381
• Big Meadow - Stanislaus National Forest - 877-444-6777
• Bloomfield - Stanislaus National Forest
• Boards Crossing - Stanislaus National Forest
• Hermit Valley - Stanislaus National Forest
• Highland Lakes - Stanislaus National Forest
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area -Stanislaus National Forest
• Mosquito Lake - Stanislaus National Forest
• Pacific Valley - Stanislaus National Forest
• Pine Marten, Lake Alpine Recreation Area - Stanislaus National Forest
• Silver Tip, Lake Alpine Recreation Area - Stanislaus National Forest
• Silver Valley, Lake Alpine Recreation Area - Stanislaus National Forest
• Spicer - Stanislaus National Forest
• Wakahu Hep Yoo (Wild River) - Stanislaus National Forest

Caverns

• Black Chasm Cavern - Volcano, 209-736-2708
• Boyden Cavern - Kings Canyon, 209-736-2708
• California Caverns at Cave City - San Andreas, 209-736-2708
• Mercer Caverns - Murphys, 209-728-2101
• Moaning Caverns - Angels Camp, 209-736-2708
• www.caverntours.com

• New Melones Recreation Area: 6503 Glory Hole Road, Angles Camp Info: 209-785-3300
• Lake Tulloch Resort: 7260 O'Byrnes Ferry Road, Copperopolis. Info: 209-785-8200
• White Pines Lake Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Calaveras Big Trees State Park: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Boards Crossing Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Sourgrass Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Big Meadow Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Stanislaus River Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Union/Utica Reservoirs: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mosquito Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Pacific Valley Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Hermit Valley Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Bloomfield Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Highland Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Carson Iceberg Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mokelumne Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Wakahu Hep Yoo: Stanislaus National Forest.

• White Pines Lake Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Calaveras Big Trees State Park: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Boards Crossing Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Sourgrass Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Big Meadow Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Stanislaus River Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Union/Utica Reservoirs: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mosquito Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Pacific Valley Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Hermit Valley Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Bloomfield Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Highland Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Carson Iceberg Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mokelumne Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest.

• White Pines Lake Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Sourgrass Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Union/Utica Reservoirs: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mosquito Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Pacific Valley Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Highland Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mokelumne Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest.

• White Pines Lake Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Sourgrass Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Union/Utica Reservoirs: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Mosquito Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.
• Highland Lakes Campground: Stanislaus National Forest.

• Stanislaus National Forest: 209-795-1381
• Sourgrass Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area: Stanislaus National Forest
• Pacific Valley Campground: Stanislaus National Forest
• Hermit Valley Campground: Stanislaus National Forest

• Calaveras Big Trees State Park: Park Office 209-795-2334 or Visitor's Center 209-795-3840 Over 6,000 acres of magnificent beauty including the North and South Groves of the most majestic Giant Sequoias to behold. These Giant Sequoias range in size to 325 feet in height, 24 feet in diameter and are believed to be up to 2,000 years old. There are also miles and miles of the Stanislaus River for your enjoyment. The park is open year round for many different recreational activities. Enjoy camping, miles of hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, fishing, winter sports, swimming, a visitors center and interpretive programs in the summer. Approximately four miles above Arnold on Hwy 4.
• White Pines Community Park and Lake: The park includes a beautiful public lake, picnic tables, barbecues, a group area, beach, softball field and children's park. Located in Arnold, take Blagen Road to the White Pines Park sign and turn left.
• New Spicer Meadow Reservoir: 209-795-1381 Approximately 2,000 acres of serene beauty. You will enjoy the Dardanelles Mountain Range to the south while camping, fishing, having a picnic or BBQ. Boating is restricted to 10 mph. Located at an elevation of 6,614 feet off Hwy 4 in the Stanislaus National Forest.
• Stanislaus National Forest: 209-795-1381 The Calaveras Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest includes approximately 250,000 acres of public land in Calaveras, Tuolumne and Alpine counties. The elevation ranges from 1500 feet at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to an elevation of 10,000 feet at the Sierra crest. There are an abundant of various recreational activities. Over 200 miles of maintained trails to hike or horseback ride, hundreds of miles of trails and backroads to mountain bike, 14 developed campgrounds, 4 developed picnic areas, backpack into the Carson-Iceberg and Mokelumne Wildernesses, 225 miles of streams to fish or fish from 19 lakes, whitewater rafting or kayaking on the North Fork Stanislaus River, over 70 miles of rugged 4-wheel drive roads and trails, swim, rock climb, downhill or cross-country ski, snowmobile on 36 miles of groomed trails or ungroomed backcountry roads and a beautiful area to explore on snowshoes. Receive information, maps, brochures and expert advice by calling the Calaveras Ranger District Office.
• Camanche Reservoir: 209-763-5178 Resorts on both the North and South shores providing a variety of recreational activities and services. 12 square miles of reservoir with 53 miles of shoreline. Open year round. Located in western Calaveras County.
• Lake Alpine: 209-795-1381 Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and services. No auto access in the winter. Located adjacent to Hwy 4 east of Bear Valley, Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Amador: 209-274-4739 425 acre lake with a variety of recreational activities and services. Open year round. Amador Drive off Jackson Valley Road, Ione.
• Lake Pardee: 209-772-1472 Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and services. Open February through October. Stony Creek Road off Buena Vista Road, Ione.
• Lake Tulloch: 209-881-0107 or 800-894-2267, 55 miles of shoreline. Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and services. Open year round. Copperopolis
• New Hogan Lake: 209-772-1343 Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and services. Open year round. Highway 26, Valley Springs.
• New Melones Lake Recreation Area: 209-785-3300 or 209-536-9094• Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and services. Open year round. Visitor Center and Museum Hwy 49, between Angels Camp and Sonora, 1/4 mile south of the Stevenot Bridge.
• Pinecrest Lake: 209-965-3434• Wooded and granite rimmed shoreline with a 4 mile perimeter trail. Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and services. Located in the Stanislaus National Forest in Tuolumne County.
• Utica and Union Reservoirs: 209-795-1381 Enjoy recreational activities. No auto access in the winter. Off Spicer Reservoir road, west of Bear Valley.

• Calaveras High School - Swimming pool. Open June 14 - July 23. San Andreas.
• Black Creek Park - Children's playground, picnic area and ball fields. Copperopolis
• Mokelumne Hill Parks - Historic buildings, picnic area and restrooms. Day use only. Downtown Mokelumne Hill
• Marredda Park - Public tennis courts, ball fields, picnic tables, equestrian center and restrooms. Horse arena, park or town hall use. Info: 209-286-1160 or Tennis court use call 209-286-1333. Highway 26
• Mountain Ranch Community Park - Picnic areas, playground and ball field. Day use only. Junction Mountain ranch and Whiskey Slide Roads, Mountain Ranch
• Murphys Community Park - Shaded picnic areas, playground, gazebo, creek access, Info: 209-728-8726. Algiers Street, Murphys
• Neilsen Park - Picnic tables and stream access. Day use only. Corner Main and Court Streets, San Andreas
• Taylor Park - Picnic tables, baseball field, snack bar, children's play area. One mile east of school. Railroad Flat Road, Railroad Flat
• Tryon Park - Day use only. Swimming pool. Located across from Angels Camp Fire Dept. East of Highway 49/4 Junction, Angels Camp
• Turner Park - Children's playground. Day use only. Treat Avenue, San Andreas
• Valley Springs Veteran's Park - Children's playground, volleyball, baseball, nature trails, picnic tables, gazebo and restrooms. Day use only. Daphne Road (behind Veteran's building and Elementary school), Valley Springs
• White Pines Park and Lake - Playground, beach, swimming, picnic areas, group BBQ, horseshoe pits, fishing, boating (no motors), and volleyball. Day use only.

• Stanislaus National Forest: 209-795-1381
• Carson Iceberg Wilderness - Stanislaus National Forest
• Mokelumne Wilderness - Stanislaus National Forest
• Mountain Adventure Seminars - at Base Camp Lodge, Bear Valley

• White Pines Lake Recreation Area - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Calaveras Big Trees State Park - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Boards Crossing Campground - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Sourgrass Recreation Area - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Stanislaus River Campground - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Recreation Area - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Union/Utica Reservoirs - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Lake Alpine Recreation Area - Stanislaus National Forest
• Carson Iceberg Wilderness - Stanislaus National Forest
• Mokelumne Wilderness - Stanislaus National Forest

Swimming Pools

• Angels Pool - Tryon Park, Angels Camp
• Calaveras Pool - Calaveras High School, San Andreas 209-754-2200
• Kline's Fitness Club - 2116 Hwy 4, Arnold 209-795-4077
• Murphy's Community Pool - Church Street, Murphys 209-728-3153

• Lake Alpine: Offers groomed trails - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Sno-Park: Offers groomed trails - Stanislaus National Forest.
• Black Springs/Cabbage Patch roads area: Offers ungroomed trails Stanislaus National Forest.

• Lake Alpine Sno-Park - Hwy 4, one mile west of Lake Alpine,
Stanislaus National Forest.
• Spicer Sno-Park - On the Spicer Reservoir Road. Stanislaus National Forest.