Actually the main business is off the river-just across the street. A liquor store; a place where…read moreyou can get chips, beer, soda and ice....all things needed while on the river. But, if you're like us, you not only need ice and soda, you need a place to dock the boat, to load and unload passengers, maybe take a quick swim or just get on land for a bit. We've been meeting friends on the Boon-Dox for years. Sometimes if Bob is in one of his fishing crazes, which is pretty much all the time, he hits New Hope at dawn and stays out on the Sacramento Delta til at least dusk. That is too long for me. I prefer a lazy morning of coffee and paper, some yelp, maybe even a little laundry. Then, I climb in my little red car and toodle up the road to Walnut Grove. I look for parking under the tall eucalyptus trees across the street from the Boon-Dox Liquor Store. Sometimes I spy a make-shift fruit stand off the tail gate of a seller's truck. Mmm Watermelons, perfect! Now, to drag the ice chest, pic-a-nic basket and bag o' essentials down to the dock. Once there, I begin the wait for Bob. Many times I run into a local and we strike up a conversation. People are friendly on the river. If you ever have mechanical problems you'll get help within minutes. It's not like being way laid on 680 as cars go whizzing past you at 80 miles an hour. Folks are out here to take it easy, meet some new friends, toss a line in the water or just enjoy nature. As soon as the next boat trolls by, you'll hear a call-out, "Hey dude (or dudette), you need some help"?

We live in Sac but the houseboat has lived at Walnut Grove Marina for many years now. The price is…read moreright ($500 a month) for convenient location and easy parking, however the wifi is spotty. There is an ugly band of seemingly abandoned boats that you see when you first pull in the driveway, but the neighboring areas have been cleaned up significantly. The marina itself has undergone some slow improvements, like fixing up the decks and walkways, and a nice clubhouse with men's and women's bathrooms, gym and a small convenience shop. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive and we get a discount on propane. Folks are friendly and it is just a short walk to Giusti's.

It's out of the way, but very pleasant, quiet, and serves its purpose. I overnighted here at the…read moreguest dock after spending the day in Railroad cut and Locke. Brandon, the office worker (harbor master?) was very helpful. The office is staffed until 7 p.m.; I left Locke at 6:15 and called ahead to let Brandon know that I was on my way and that if I arrived a little after 7, to please wait. At 6:45, Brandon was on the dock ready to help me tie up. It's a bit expensive ($40/night) but it is the only marina in the area that can accomodate a large houseboat. Shore power is available, but we didn't take it. The marina is walking distance from Giusti's Italian restaurant and the town of Walnut Grove. If you can handle the 2 mile walk on the levee in scorching heat, then you can visit Locke.

Porta Potty only , bring your own soap , water, sanitizer , toilet paper. ( toilet paper provided ,…read morejust incase it ran out bring your own ) Boat launch ramp , plenty of parking . I didn't see anyone working at the booth to collect payment for entrance fee. ( A friend did mention to go online to pay ) Facing the park to the right hand side . Most of the BBQ pit & bench style table and chairs has plenty of shade or some shade and has access to the water by means of someone prior creating a walkway path to the water . The left hand side stayed sunny all day and not accessible to the water . I saw some people swim and kids frolicking in the water . Some pole fishing off the side and a few from their boat. I saw motorized boats, jet skis and inflated boats too . I personally wouldn't let my kids swim in these waters, Doesn't look very clean kinda mucky . I highly recommend anyone in the water need to wear a life vest . No life guards.

Looking for some Delta fun? Go here! Grab your beach chairs and your cooler, its a beautiful…read moreSacramento County park that's fun for whole family! Lots of fun in the sun on a hot summer day! Boat launch, spaced out picnic areas with plenty of tables and each having their own grills! Bring your volleyball net and ball, bring your Frisbee, bad-mitten, soccer ball or a football and surly don't forget your water toys! Big grassy area to play an outdoor game of choice. I'd advise to also grab your easy-up too! The beach areas are fairly small are mostly located right in front of the picnic table areas, kinda like for use of that family to use and not necessarily big enough for sharing with other groups. So that's why in a picture I posted, I mentioned that the beach areas are intimate. 365 days a year its a self-payment kiosk. Grab a permit payment envelope and put your $5 (car), or $10 (boat) fee in and you'll be on your way. Weather you want to BBQ with family & friends and do some fishing or relax under the mature trees and read a novel whilst the kids are swimming, Hogback is the perfect spot. During the summer the place can get quite busy. Hogbacks waterways are along the levee of the Steamboat Slough. The current can at times be swift and be aware of boats, jet skis and kids at all times. Get there early, as its first come, first served. Trash cans are throughout, please pick up after yourself. There are no services here. Porta potties for restrooms. I did not see a water spicket anywhere either. To get their from Antioch (west) follow HWY 160 signs, cross over the Isleton Bridge (half yellow and half cement color), follow 160 (take a right), down the road a bit and take your 1st left turn onto Poverty Rd, then a left again onto Walker Landing Rd. Once you reach Grand Island Rd take your last left. Follow along the levee about 3-4 minutes and then you'll see Hogback on your right. Oh and bring your kite! Parking lot is perfect on a windy Delta afternoon! Pets allowed as long as they are leashed at all times.

The service is great as Noah and everyone else is super friendly…read more There is less rat or bat droppings but the smell of rat or bat pee or whatever is still overwhelming when it is hot. It's been 2 years and the rat or bat problem is still there. Just not as bad I guess. Just gave them 2 stars cause they are always super friendly.

We went there after drifting to their dock and couldn't find anyone but a boat owner. then we…read morefinally found a guy that worked there. we had called vessel assist and they were an hour and a half away. so to pass the time away we went into the town to find somewhere with air conditioning and we came back to get the others but he made us go back to the dock and we had to untie and drift away or pay to stay for 20 more minutes. The guy didn't even close yet. When we usually break down marinas are always so helpful but this one was not. I WOULD NEVER IN MY LIFETIME COME BACK HERE TO DO ANY BUSINESS OR RECOMMEND ANYONE ELSE SHOULD.

5-stars for Gene and Deckhands Marine. Drain plug on our 2002 Mercruiser 5.0L failed on a Sunday…read moremorning. Called all shops and everybody was closed - except Deckhands. He said to bring parts or pics and he'd try to help. Arrived with pics and, amazingly, after spending 30 minutes determining the correct part, Gene emerged from his parts bin with 2 new plugs. I threaded them back into block and presto - problem solved. His extra effort to help and a mere $5 in parts saved our family weekend. I'm old school and appreciate genuine service - Deckhands delivers in spades

Deckhands is a delta classic! Great place to get you boat fixed or docked. Gene is always out to…read morehelp people and is usually the 1st on hand to save a boat that is about to hit the bridge. His shop has EVERYTHING YOU need for your boating adventure. Not sure what the previous reviewer had to complain about..except I suspect he had more personal reasons to leave a bad review. Come out to walnut grove and say hi to Gene..he's always around to help out. The walnut grove community would be lost without him. :) Happy boating!

While the Walnut Grove Public Dock is a solid option for day use, there is no electric power there…read moreif your boat needs to plug in for overnights. Dagmar's has guest slips with 30A power and water so that makes an overnight much more convenient. Facilities were a lot cleaner than boathouse marina and the harbor master, Taryn, is super friendly and helpful. There is no security gate on the ramp. It's a 3 minute walk to Walnut Grove across the bridge. CASH ONLY so bring some of that old school stuff. Call ahead of time to make a reservation.

We've rafted twice more with All-Outdoors since my last review - Goodwin Canyon in October 2022,…read moreand then Middle Fork American River again this past month (both 1-day trips). The last time we rafted Middle Fork American was on a cold, gloomy, drizzling day in October 2019 - so we had to give it another go in warmer weather. This time around was just as memorable. Two of us in the boat ended up falling out in the water at Tunnel Chute, which happened so fast that I barely knew what had happened - thankfully, there was a nice calmer stretch of water right after through the river tunnel, so we were easily able to get back into the raft. (Thank you to our guide, Troy, for hauling me back in, and for being an awesome guide in general!) Plus this was one of the photographer spots, so the action was all captured for us to laugh about later. Later, after our tasty sandwich picnic lunch, we had a few unexpected events happen, starting from the portage down Ruck-a-Chucky Falls. Shout-out to all three guides in our group - Troy, Shea, and AJ - for handling things so calmly and getting us all back where we were supposed to be! We had plenty of calm stretches floating down the river as well. The canyon is beautiful and quite peaceful. We saw a ton of dragonflies flying above our heads, masked ducks chilling on rocks and diving underwater, and wild grapes and blackberries growing alongside the river. We'll be back again for another trip with All-Outdoors! Maybe we'll try a 2-day or 3-day trip next time.

This rafting company is the best! We did the South Fork of the American River and had a blast. I…read morehighly recommend this trip and company. Ask for Markus to be your guide. You won't be disappointed.

What was once a worthwhile club appears to be in clear decline. From my direct experience, the…read morewarning signs are hard to ignore: management turnover, frustrated employees, and ownership that no longer seems willing to invest in the club's future. Prospective buyers should look closely before committing. The fleet is now made up of aging boats, roughly 4-6 years old, and the wear is evident. Inventory has reportedly been reduced from 9 boats to 5, including only 2 surf boats, while pricing remains unchanged. At the same time, members are being asked to move to an "unlimited bookings" model that still limits usage to no more than 3 bookings per month!!! Last season alone, boats experienced issues ranging from failed ballast pumps and broken amps to damaged railings and inconsistent availability. Yet despite reduced inventory, aging equipment, and declining service levels, ownership appears intent on maintaining the same pricing without meaningful reinvestment. Anyone considering joining should do their homework, verify the facts independently, and speak with former members. Membership has reportedly fallen from 42 to 17 and continues to trend downward. That kind of decline does not happen without reason.

The service at this place is amazing, from the person checking you in at the top parking lot, to…read moregetting you squared away down at the gas dock. Instructions were provided concisely in an easy to understand format for new drivers. We rented a Chaparral for 4 hours on Labor Day and it couldn't have gone smoother. The boat was in excellent condition and everyone had a great time. Gas came out to about $57, keeping in mind we had 5 adults, lots of food, and towed a tube during our rental period. Definitely recommend Berryessa Water Sports and will see them again soon!

I have lived here since November 2017. In June 2018, Cascade Corporate Management, the park owners,…read morehired me as an independent contractor to assist the on-site community manager Barbara with the groundskeeping and maintenance duties here at New Hope. For the next year and a half, Barbara and I worked together transforming the RV park into a beautifully landscaped close-knit community that I believe anyone would be proud to call home. Additionally, Barbara was responsible for the long-needed replacement of the old weathered main dock at the busy launch ramp with an awesome, new modern 80 foot dock. Fishermen, families, boaters, and hunters who have been coming here to launch for years were so pleased and relieved to have a beautiful safe new dock. Thank you, Cascade, for believing in Barbara's dream, and agreeing to replace the dock. Thank you for giving Barbara and I the thumbs up when we desired to make improvements to the park and marina. Your generosity is valued and appreciated. Since I started working here with Barbara, she and I developed a tight working relationship, and we also became good friends. I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to have a home on the beautiful Mokulemne river, to have a job I love and take pride in, and to work with the best community manager I could hope for. It's been quite a ride. On January 1 2020, everything changed for Barbara and myself. Especially for Barbara. A new corporation took over our park. We were told that it was going to happen, and the new company, BoaVida Communities, assured Barbara and I that we would absolutely continue our duties here at New Hope , and that they were looking forward to hiring us as soon as the transfer of park ownership took place. So, Barbara and I were just waiting patiently for the changes that we had no control over. We felt uneasy, but hopeful. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out the way we had hoped. BoaVida hired new community managers, and Barbara lost her job. They were lying to her for weeks. They had no intention of keeping Barbara as community manager. They then told her to pack up and move out. They would not allow her to continue her residency here. Unbelievable. Unprofessional. Wrong. Nobody has said anything to me about my future employment or residency at this park, but since Barbara was my boss...I'm sure I'm out of a job as well. I still live here, and I love this community, and the river, but things will never be the same here without our awesome, incredible, amazing beautiful Community Manager Barbara!

This is such a rare find and a great place to live. I'm a part timer but it feels like home. Super…read moresafe, great bar/food next door and very laid back. I love this place and the stuff is perfect