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
Steven L
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
This one is at the top of the hill and it has a really nice view of the lake.
Marissa P
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Be careful of raccoons! Fun time, beautiful site.
Shane B
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
I’ll speak on the actual site/area cuz anything else is up to human interaction…
Upper and lower sites, the whole area was pristine, only saw one water spigot in our corner(spot 17, spigot is right across from the entrance) I’m sure there were more just didn’t notice/or look for more. Bathrooms are centralized and in walking distance.
Maz B
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Nice views of the lake a short hike away. Very clean and quiet! Didn't use phone much but service was working.
Steven L
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
Showers were warm, but it was winter time, and the water could have been a bit warmer. Good news is that the campsites were mostly clean. Not too many people camp here in the winter time. Unfortunately, the boat ramp launch area was closed. It's possible to go to Glory Hole, but you have to get a "red sticker" and wait a whole month (quarantine) before they will remove the sticker and allow you to use that ramp. So essentially, the lake is closed (fishing from the shoreline is still allowed with the proper license), but the campground is open. I had decent cell service with T-Mobile, although at times, signal would drop off when cars drove by.
Aarush M
VerifiedDecember 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Park rangers were friendly and did patrols in the dark. Jacob was especially helpful in getting me set up when I was struggling. The campground appears to be secure, with multiple gates that were closed 9 pm - 4 am. The campsite was clean and in good condition, with the picnic table and fire pit both available. Toilets had running water, working showers, and were in clean condition.
Please beware the nearest gas station in town. I was there at 6 am when a stray dog approached and nearly attacked me.
Steven L
VerifiedNovember 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
The tent site is about 10 or 20 ft above the level of the parking spot, so it's reasonably secluded. I had fair to good coverage with T-Mobile. Restrooms were well stocked and maintained. Shower temp was ok, but could be higher. No quarters needed for showers...yay!. Thank you.
Robert S
VerifiedNovember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
We had a good time while we were there. We got to walk on several trails, that were brushed out. So it was good hiking.
The actual camping was fun.
The issue for me was navigating the pay site/website.
I ended up having to pay twice for one stay. I messed up and space 17 two days earlier than when would've been there. For the life of me, I could not figure out how to cancel the order. So I had to make another reservation and pay again.
That part is disappointing.
Anne S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Fall is quiet at the campground and we enjoyed peaceful surroundings. Make sure you check if the bathrooms near you are open, before you pick your site.
Dayleen V
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
Booked 3 days as a short stopover on our way from Vancouver to Mexico. We enjoyed the quiet and the gorgeous lake view, so we ended up staying 11 days. Beautiful place and the park rangers were super friendly and helpful. We’d absolutely stay again. PS, the town of Sonora was really cute and had a great vibe. We had probably the best burger we’ve ever had, at Sonora Brewing by the candy shop.
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 |
