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Additional facilities at New Melones temporarily closed

Media Contact: Mary Lee Knecht, 916-978-5100, mknecht@usbr.gov

For Release: March 30, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close additional facilities at New Melones Lake. The health and safety of the public and our employees remains our number one priority.

In support of the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local conditions, all campgrounds at New Melones Lake will temporarily close in both Calaveras and Tuolumne counties until further notice.

In addition, and in support of an ordinance order and request from local county health officials, the Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close all day-use and boat launching facilities in Calaveras County. These areas include Glory Hole, Natural Bridges and Camp Nine recreation areas.

In Tuolumne County, day-use and boat launch facilities including Tuttletown Recreation Area, Peoria Wildlife Area, French Flat and Table Mountain Area remain open at this time. Entrance gates will be closed at 10:00 p.m.

Marina customers should contact the marina for additional information at 209-785-3300.

All visitors should continue to follow all CDC guidance for social distancing.

Check our website or contact us by phone for updates:

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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