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Tuttletown Recreation Area

Tuttletown Recreation Area
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

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 1100 feet, the Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles 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! 

Number of accommodations: 152

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Jet Skiing

Kayaking

Swimming

Water Skiing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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

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

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.

Review Summary

3.7
208 reviews
5
37.5%
78
4
29.3%
61
3
11.1%
23
2
9.6%
20
1
12.5%
26

MARGARET H

Verified

September 30, 2020 Stayed at: 101, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

5

We had a wonderful time here! We were so glad we were able to go camping at this time! The campsite we had was big and awesome!!!

mariam C

September 29, 2020

4

The bathrooms were clean for the most part. The showers got very crowded in the afternoon as that's when most people came back from the lake.The lake was a bit muddy but the water temperature was great. There were a lot of campers in the same site as us but they didn't disturb us in any way. The only reason I give it 4 stars was because on Saturday night as we were about to make smores, a ranger told us we had to turn the campfire ring off. We understood why but it was a bummer that we weren't able to use it anymore. The rangers were also very nice and helpful. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place as well as come back in the future.

Wendy Z

September 28, 2020

4

Loved it mybdogs had a blast

Collin S

Verified

September 28, 2020 Stayed at: 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

Overall was quite nice. Bathrooms were pretty nasty though, needs more upkeep or actual water flow.

Richard M

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

3

The staff working the campground were very nice. With that being said, there was a large group of people next to us smoking marijuana all day and night. In addition to this a large group of people with multiple campsites were play mariachi, karaoke music extremely loud all day into the late evening. They also had their generators running constantly and had large halogen lights shining across the campground willfully blinding anyone that gander a in their direction.

Lance J

Verified

September 23, 2020 Stayed at: 100, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

1

no camp host to be found the location was terrible we left after 2 minutes of being there. my advice know the lake not all campsite are good

Jean E

Verified

September 23, 2020 Stayed at: 034, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

2

I wouldn’t say my stay was terrible but I did notice litter in the fire place, and the tables were nasty.. like others had spilled their food but nobody took the time to clean after themselves. Also, I found my dogs nibbling in leftover... who knows what! It was an okay experience for just needing a place to stay but will likely not return.

Madison C

Verified

September 21, 2020 Stayed at: 096, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

2

The campground was beautiful. We loved our spot. However, this is a party campground. Loud music, loud people. The rules posted for COVID said no intermingling between campsites and there were HUGE groups of people gathering from multiple campsites. The ranger came by and said nothing to them. We ended up leaving a day early and paying double for a different campsite just to get away. We also weren't able to get any sort of refund because there were no camp hosts on the property. Unless you're coming to party, don't stay at this campground.

Noah S

Verified

September 20, 2020 Stayed at: 053, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

Restrooms need extra attention throughout the day but camp grounds are nice

Mayra F

Verified

September 18, 2020 Stayed at: 059, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

2

We were about 30ft from the toilets on the acorn side site 57,58,59 and that’s wasn’t fun, the smell was bad the restrooms were extremely dirty, they would only go ones a day to “clean” with a full campground. But had a good time with the family

Location Tuttletown Recreation Area

Address:
Tuttletown Recreation Area
Sonora, CA, 95370
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.9839 / -120.508

Elevation: 353 feet

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. 
  • At New Melones Lake there is a 14-day camping limit within a 30-day period. 
  • The recreation area entrance gate closes at 9:00pm. 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. 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.  
  • 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. 
  • 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/
  • 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 

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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