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
Ellen L
VerifiedNovember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
The campground was in a great location, remote, quiet, with lots of beautiful nature. We took advantage of several hiking trails interwoven amongst the campsites. Our campsite was steps away from the shower/bathroom, and had a fire ring, grill, picnic table and ample room for our 4-person tent. The showers could have been better maintained; one of the women's room showers couldn't process quarters, and no water came out, but the other one had hot water with good pressure. Overall, an excellent stay for 2 days.
Kris V
VerifiedOctober 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
Great Lake. It seemed we had it to ourselves. It was the end of October with perfect weather.
The boys water skied and I relaxed.
The camping ground was crowded do to the end of the season closures. Looking forward to next season.
Don S
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
Beautiful place, going to do it again asap
Rita E
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
Expansive view of night sky for stargazing.
Frank K
VerifiedOctober 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Great if you have cell phone service. Otherwise you need to find a spot where you can complete registration without losing cell service. Best if campground is near a town or city.
Michael G
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
A very nice family-style campground with good amenities and services. The showers are coin operated so bring some quarters if you plan on using them. There were some loud folks one night who were up pretty late but it wasn't horrible. The water level of the lake was very very low so we had to hike down to the water level for fishing. Coming back up was brutal. Overall, a great experience and I plan on returning very soon.
Thomas f
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
Over all a good trip. There needs to be more information on campsites as well as better markings of camp spots.
elisa l
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
It was awesome
Kim S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
I usually go to Glory Hole side but it’s had problems for 3+ years and wasn’t open this summer. Tuttle Town side is ok but the campsites need to be cleaned as well as the bathrooms. Every year I cross my fingers that the campgrounds will go back to the way they were before they raised the price and started charging for day use and boat launch. It’s a great place just needs some guidance. Fingers crossed 🤞!!
Gary H
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
This is a quiet time of year, so the campground (Acorn) was almost empty. Yet the park was maintained, with restroom service and trash collection. The lake is low, so not so good for water activities along the shore. Trails were open and I took a great hike with the dog.
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 |
