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
Timothy G
VerifiedDecember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
We camped at Tuttletown Rec Area for the first time over Thanksgiving 2020. The weather was cold at night but sunny and nice during the day. We loved the campsite which was a pull through for our travel trailer. The grounds are very nice. The bathrooms were ok. The showers didn't look very inviting and one of them was non-functional (in the men's room). Everyone we met was very nice and seemed to be enjoying their visit. We definitely want to make this a regular place to visit during the late fall and winter months.
Alyssa B
VerifiedDecember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Great view! Clean site! Loved it!
Surya T
VerifiedDecember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
Some campsite have stones on the ground. Makes it harder to sleep.
Jenna T
VerifiedNovember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Booked this campsite last minute in the ladder days of November. We were expecting it to be very cold but it really wasn't too bad at all! Our campsite was nice with lots of trees that would provide shade during the summer months. It looked right over the lake which was beautiful. It was a bit small (which we wanted) probably only fit about 2ish tents depending on the tent size, but that was expected and indicated on the reservation website. Other sites were bigger so just pay attention so you can get what you are looking for. Campfires were allowed which was great! Dogs are allowed at the campsite. A lot of folks have RV's but there were definitely some folks with tents too.
Overall, I think this spot is underrated. If you are looking to just get away without being swarmed by people, this is a pretty neat spot for it. Beautiful lake sunset views and probably lots more to do in the warmer months.
Ted T
VerifiedNovember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Our first time at the Acorn campground. We were in site 41, a tight pull through, and one of the few long enough for our trailer and pickup. Only a few people in the campground this time of year so it was nice and quiet and dark. Lots of trails in the area for hiking. Lots of deer and quail. There is one pit toilet and one flush bathroom/shower room. The pit was clean enough, but smelled bad when you walked by. The flush restroom facility could really use a good cleaning/freshening. I wouldn't shower there without keeping water shoes on the whole time.
Nick F
VerifiedNovember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
The hiking opportunities were outstanding. We stayed three nights in November. It was cool and quiet.
Monica T
VerifiedNovember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Very clean sites! Camp hosts were very friendly.
Alejandro J
VerifiedNovember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
We had a super Long weekend!
Thank you for allowing my dogs (always on leash) to enjoy the time with us
There was constant patrolling which was nice to keep things clean
This will become a frequent place for us
linda m
VerifiedNovember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
THE WORST EVER!! Assigned a campsite for 2 tents. Not even enough flat ground for 1 let alone 2. NO camp host to help. Empty trailer parked right next to our driveway with generator on constantly. All other sites taken although we reserved 6 weeks before out end of October date.
Totally inhospitable Unhelpful etc
Weird part was that they know it's terrible because every week we'd get emails "Are you so excited about your upcoming reservation/"
John R
VerifiedNovember 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
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 |
