About Tuttletown Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Lake Access -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (208)
What Guests Are Saying
Tuttletown Recreation Area offers a peaceful and well-maintained camping experience, with beautiful lake views and friendly park rangers. Many visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities and the quiet surroundings, especially during off-peak times. However, some noted issues with bathroom facilities, limited access to water activities, and challenges with the reservation system. Overall, it is regarded as a lovely spot for nature lovers looking for a tranquil getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Tuttletown Recreation Area offers a peaceful and well-maintained camping experience, with beautiful lake views and friendly park rangers. Many visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities and the quiet surroundings, especially during off-peak times. However, some noted issues with bathroom facilities, limited access to water activities, and challenges with the reservation system. Overall, it is regarded as a lovely spot for nature lovers looking for a tranquil getaway.
Review Summary
Man Wah L
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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.
David G
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
This is a nice, reasonable campground. The sites are moderately spread out (it helped that it wasn't very crowded when I was there).
NOTE!!! The entrance gates to the recreation area are closed from 11 pm to 4 am. During that time you cannot enter the area and cannot get to your campsite. If you arrive late, you are out of luck. This is a bad policy for the campground and probably results in many angry people stuck outiside the campground.
John K
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
Great campground. Great rangers. Water management needs to improve.
John S
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
The site that I reserved was just along the main road. The table and fire ring were much lower than the parking space. There were no staff around anywhere to check with finding another site. So, I just left and found a Forest Service campground along CA 108. So I paid twice.
Rochelle S
June 11, 2021
Great location to bring a boat during the summer! However, it is not the best lake to go to if you do not have a boat because there is not much beach area. Majority if not all of the campsites require you to drive down to the lake so just be aware of that.
Travis O
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
For the price the acorn campground is a total rip-off. Next to no amenities. Feels like it should be half priced
Ozelle P
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Need more water access, very inconvinient , campsites are small 25 ft trailer and SUV could hardly fit in one campsite. ( Acorn campsite)
SAROU S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
We stayed at acorn, and there was no access to the lake. It should state some where that you can’t access the lake at the campsite. The area was nice but very tight. The way sites are angled and it’s pretty hard to back up. We figured out to drive to the boat dock area, and parked around there. Kids enjoyed the lake, but it was very muddy. Hard to enjoy if you don’t have the right gear. So make sure you have correct swim shoes, blankets, and SHADE. There are no shade anywhere. Otherwise kids really enjoyed themselves. I definitely will not be coming back. Area was very clean and tidy. Cell service was good.
Angela S
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
This is usually my favorite campground to stay at but this time I had a not so great experience. I had my canopy, fishing pole, air pump, and two chairs stolen from the beachside by the boat ramp. I hope that this isn't going to be what happens here. People should be able to leave their stuff without someone taking it. My rule of thumb: If it isn't yours then don't touch it!
Jenny L
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
If you’re not looking for a site to party til 2am, do NOT book here. Called for a noise complaint twice and nobody showed up. Super disappointed! Quiet hours are from 10pm-6am and it was still noisy!
Location Tuttletown Recreation Area
Address:
Tuttletown Recreation Area
Sonora, CA, 95370
United States
From Sacramento take 99 S, 88 W and 12 E to San Andreas. Take 49 S for approximately 20 miles. Turn right onto Reynolds Ferry Road and follow the road 2 miles to the recreation area.
From Central California and the Bay Area take 80 E, 580 E then 205 E to 120 E in Manteca. Take the exit for 120 E/99 N. Continue on 120 E. Take 108 E to 49N. Turn left onto Reynolds Ferry Road and follow the road 2 miles to the recreation area.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.9839 / -120.508
Elevation: 353 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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At New Melones Lake there is a 14-day camping limit within a 30-day period. |
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Check-In time is 3:00pm. Check-Out time is 2:00pm. Please collect and dispose of your camp tags at check-out.Switching campsites after check-in is not permitted. Please contact a Park Ranger for assistance. |
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The recreation area entrance gate closes at 9:00pm. Vehicle entry after the gate is closed is prohibited. Exit at any time. |
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Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. During quiet hours, loud noise is prohibited. Excessive noise (audible beyond 50ft) at any time is prohibited. |
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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. Off-roading is prohibited. |
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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. |
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All pets must be on a maximum six-foot (1.8 m) leash at all times. Leaving your pets unattended is not permitted. |
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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. |
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While recreating at New Melones Reservoir: 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/ 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/ |
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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. Current lake elevation: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/dynamicapp/QueryMM?Stations=NML&SensorNums=6&End=2021-07-19&span=1+month |
