Tuttletown Recreation Area
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

152 total sites

About Tuttletown Recreation Area

Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. At an elevation of 1,100 ft, the Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 mi of shoreline. Popular activities on and around the large lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and picknicking. The New Melones Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources.   *COMING APRIL 2021: A new disc-golf course is being constructed and will be available for play! 

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Jet Skiing

Jet Skiing

Summer
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Water Skiing

Water Skiing

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Oct
Nov
Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

152 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 015, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 021, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 022, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 023, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 024, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 025, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 026, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 027, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 028, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 029, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 030, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 031, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 032, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 033, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 034, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 035, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 036, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 037, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 038, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 039, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 040, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 041, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 042, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 044, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 045, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 046, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 047, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 048, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 049, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 051, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 052, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 053, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 054, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 055, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 056, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 057, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 058, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 059, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 060, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 061, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 062, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 063, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 064, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 065, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 066, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 067, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 068, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 069, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 070, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 071, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 072, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 073, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 074, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 075, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 077, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 078, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 079, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 080, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 081, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 082, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 083, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 084, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 085, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 086, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 088, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 090, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 091, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 092, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 093, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 094, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 095, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 096, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 097, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 098, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 099, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 100, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 101, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 102, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 104, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 105, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 106, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 107, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 108, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 109, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 110, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 111, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 112, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 113, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 114, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 115, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 116, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 117, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 118, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 119, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 120, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 121, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 122, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 123, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 125, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 126, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 127, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 128, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 129, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 130, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 131, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 132, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 133, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 134, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 135, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 137, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 138, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 139, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 140, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 141, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 142, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 143, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 144, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 145, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 146, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 147, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 148, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 149, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 150, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 151, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 153, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 154, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 155, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 156, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 157, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 158, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 159, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 160, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 161, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 G01, Loop: Fiddleneck Group Site RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ G02, Loop: Oak Knoll Group Site Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (211)

What Guests Are Saying

Tuttletown Recreation Area offers a peaceful and well-maintained camping experience with beautiful lake views and clean facilities. Campers appreciated the accommodating park rangers and the tranquility of the area, especially after holiday weekends when the campground was less crowded. While some noted issues with the website for reservations and occasional unpleasant bathroom odors, many guests enjoyed their stay and found it to be a great spot for nature lovers.

Review Summary

3.7
211 reviews
5
38.4%
81
4
28.9%
61
3
10.9%
23
2
9.5%
20
1
12.3%
26

Man Wah L

Verified

July 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

1

My site is on a slope and there aren't many flat spot for tent. I notice the one that is flat doesn't have a lot of tree around. Also, the faucet is not close to my site at all. Bath room is half broken and only flush toilet at the main one with shower. Some reported ants, so keep an eye out where you put down the tent. My site has tree so shade is not a problem. The sites are pretty space out, and we didn't have crazy people party after midnight this time. Not coming back.

Neeraj K

Verified

July 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

4

We camped at Site # 98. It was clean. Partial shade and still gets pretty hot. It may be a little bit unsafe if you are traveling with toddlers as the site is on a hillside and there is a significant downhill slope next to the site. 2 Min walk to restrooms and water spigots. The restrooms were clean. Water access is pretty far, the best place to go for water activities is the Boat Launch area. Park Ranger suggested going to Heron Point for swimming but there is no trail to the water and the walk is not safe with kids.

Steve A

Verified

July 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

4

It was hot but we found a good spot to swim, great weekend with family.

Catherine R

July 30, 2021

1

The water is extremely low and although the Eagle Picnic area is in a great location when there is water it is in a terrible location now. You will need to drive down two ramps to get to the docks. The bathrooms are not open only porta potties that stink and there were no rangers that we could find to check in. Additionally, we rented the picnic area to bbq at the end of our boating day. By the time we got back someone had taken all our items and food. Really really bad experience. We won't be back.

Kelly M

Verified

August 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

Very hot to hang out in camp. Best if you have a boat and can enjoy what water remains. Overall a decent stay.

Kelly M

Verified

August 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

1

What used to be one of our favorite places to go during the spring has become the worst to go during mid summer! Now that there are no hosts, just about every law is being broken. Not only is it impossible to get to the water unless you have a boat, it is hot, loud, and super crowded. We love coming here off-season when the grass is green and it is less crowded but we will stay away during the summer. Here is all the rules broken this weekend: 24 hour generators, excessively loud music, use of a handicap spot without display of handicap placard, 5 vehicles in campsite, over 25 people in site for max of 8, riding in the back of pickup, tree hammocks, whacking at trees to get wood, boats and vehicles parked off pavement. The rangers rolled by a few times but the abuse was so overwhelming that they just kept going. I sure hope they get this under control. Group sites filled beyond max, so I guess they are not concerned about Coronavirus. So sad. These are the people that will end up closing down our parks.

NOAH JORDAN H

Verified

August 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

Pick a shaded spot.

Cesar M

Verified

August 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

Don’t expect the camp host or ranger to ask people to be quiet after 10pm. It’s a free for all so if you like to stay up late and make lots of noise, then this is the right place for you. The campsites are very small, Bit the boat ramp is very nice and has plenty of parking. Restrooms were without toilet paper for two days, but shower was free of charge.

Kris D

Verified

August 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 149, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161

4

We were very pleased with the campgrounds,very smoky do to the

sandra a

August 22, 2021

5

Beautiful place,

Location & Directions for Tuttletown Recreation Area

Tuttletown Recreation Area, Sonora, CA 95370 United States

Elevation: 353 ft

Getting There

<p>From Sacramento take 99 S, 88 W and 12 E to San Andreas. Take 49 S for approximately 20 mi. Turn right onto Reynolds Ferry Road and follow the road 2 mi to the recreation area.</p>

<p>From Central California and the Bay Area take 80 E, 580 E...

Nearest town

Sonora, CA - 10 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Highway access

Tuttletown Recreation Area is accessible via State Highway 49, which is approximately 20 miles from San Andreas. It can also be reached via State Highway 108 and U.S. Highway 120, connecting to major routes from Sacramento and the Bay Area.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

2PM

General

  • PLEASE HEAD STRAIGHT TO YOUR CAMPSITE UPON ARRIVALThere will be a reservation tag and 1 or 2 vehicle tags clipped to your campsite's post. Please leave the reservation tag on the post and place the vehicle tag(s) inside your vehicle(s) with dates visible. Contact a Park Ranger if you have any questions.&nbsp;
  • At New Melones Lake there is a 14-day camping limit within a 30-day period.&nbsp;
  • The recreation area entrance gate closes at 9:00pm.&nbsp;Vehicle entry after the gate is closed is prohibited. Exit at any time.
  • Camping fees include boat launch and day-use fees. Two vehicles are permitted in standard campsites. One vehicle is permitted in walk-to sites. All vehicles must display a campground vehicle tag or an overflow vehicle parking receipt.Vehicles must remain on paved roads and parking spots.&nbsp;Off-roading is prohibited.
  • Campfires are only allowed in fire rings or grills in designated areas. Campfires must be attended at all times and extinguished completely before leaving.Campers may collect only dead and down wood for campfires. Chainsaw use is not allowed on property.During National Weather Service "Red Flag Warning" days and facility fire bans, wood and charcoal fires will not be permitted.&nbsp;&nbsp;
  • All pets must be on a maximum six-foot (1.8 m) leash at all times. Leaving your pets unattended is not permitted.
  • The dump station is an additional $8 for registered campers or $4 for Senior/Access pass holder campers. Please pay using the automated fee station at the park entrance.&nbsp;
  • While recreating at New Melones Reservoir:&nbsp;CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that comes in contact with water. Never dump unwanted bait, worms, fish parts or other organisms into the water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/&nbsp;STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. REMOVE plants, seeds, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. STAY on designated roads and trails and use local firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
  • If New Melones Lake elevation is below 910', boat ramps are not available. "Water front" campsites may also not be available. Park maps depict an elevation around 1050 feet.&nbsp;Current lake elevation: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/dynamicapp/QueryMM?Stations=NML&amp;SensorNums=6&amp;End=2021-07-19&amp;span=1+month&nbsp;

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