New Melones Lake Water now covers what was once described as a rough town where "gambling was carried on at an enormous extent" and "some are killed every night, with shooting and cutting all the time." You can catch huge bass, water and jet ski, float around on a houseboat and catch a few sun rays. Many campsites, a few marinas and lots of things to do are waiting for you. Just click on Melones. Back to Sonora Map