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
William W
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
Nice campsites and view enjoyed my time at Tuttletown
Lorin S
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: G01, Loop: Fiddleneck Group Site
Great camping spot for our large group of Girl Scouts and their families. We enjoyed walking down to the lake. There were lots of deer around as well. The bathrooms were very basic but fine. We appreciated the car charging stations!
Ruben g
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
I loved the beautiful view. The deer had no fear and would roam thru the campsite. Bathroom and the 2 showers well maintained. Great hiking trails. I'll go back again.
Lorraine D
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
Last minute reservation and our spot did not disappoint. Lived seeing the wildlife, kids were upset that they didn't get any bites but they were fishing from the shore :)
Shannon W
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
The camping space was a little steep and the water wasn’t working at the toilet facilities during the visit but the campground is pretty.
Gary H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
I stayed here mainly as a launch pad for Angels Camp and Sonora so it’s a great location in that regard. Since I am not into boating or other water activities I was not able to utilize the lake. The site is clean and the campsites are well situated with easy access.
Jeremy B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
Nice clean camp spots, easy access, and great fishing. Please fix the water lines so the bathrooms work!!!
Ashley H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
The area was nice but the raccoons will literally eat everything and anything you leave out which isn’t the parks fault that’s wildlife. The water in the specific cove we stayed at wasn’t very clean and very muddy and murky. All in all it was a good stay, wish the water was cleaner.
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 |
