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
MARGARET H
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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
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
Loved it mybdogs had a blast
Collin S
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Overall was quite nice. Bathrooms were pretty nasty though, needs more upkeep or actual water flow.
Richard M
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Restrooms need extra attention throughout the day but camp grounds are nice
Mayra F
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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
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 |
