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Tuttletown Recreation Area

Tuttletown Recreation Area, Sonora, California, United States

Tuttletown Recreation Area
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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

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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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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152 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 004, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 007, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 008, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 010, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 011, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 012, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 013, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 014, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 015, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 016, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 017, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 018, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 019, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 020, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 021, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 023, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 024, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 026, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 029, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 035, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 036, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 039, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 045, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 048, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 051, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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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
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🚐 061, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 063, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 067, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 068, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 069, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 070, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 071, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 072, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 073, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 074, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 075, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 077, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 079, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 080, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 081, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 082, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 083, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 084, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 085, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 086, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 088, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 090, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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⛺ 091, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 092, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 093, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 094, 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
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🚐 110, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 111, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 112, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 113, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 114, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 115, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 116, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 117, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 118, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 119, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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⛺ 120, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 121, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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⛺ 122, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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⛺ 123, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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⛺ 125, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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⛺ 126, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 127, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 128, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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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
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⛺ 131, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 132, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 133, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 134, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 135, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 137, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 138, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 139, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 140, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 141, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 142, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 143, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 144, Loop: Chamise Sites 126-144
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⛺ 145, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
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⛺ 146, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
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⛺ 147, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
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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
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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
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⛺ 155, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 156, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
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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
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⛺ 161, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 G01, Loop: Fiddleneck Group Site
Electric Only
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⛺ G02, Loop: Oak Knoll Group Site
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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Reviews (208)

Verified Only

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%
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4
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3
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2
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MARY F

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October 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

4

Nice spot to camp in the off season with many sites to choose from.

Emerson R

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October 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

4

Clean quiet camp site with good views on the lake.

juan carlos j

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September 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

5

Excellent place to camp, clean and very safe bathrooms and the water is great.

Amber S

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September 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

1

unless you want to smell the porta-potty/bathroom during your stay then I wouldn’t book this site. Bathrooms may need to be cleared out. Unpleasant smell during our weekend.

serena d

Verified

August 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

Lots of wildlife, there were spiders and tarantulas but we only visibly came across them the first night as we arrived at sundown to unpack tents etc. the water was a hike to get to and there were lots of little leech -like insects if you waded in muddy part of water (kids), so check skin after, they came right off but was not fun. We had a large party w 3 campsites and the favorite was the ‘ADA’ site as it was leveled, graveled and did not have as many ants or spiders.

Andreas B

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August 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

4

Fully natural campsite with a magnificant lake you may swim in. We loved the place sooo much!

Stefani L

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July 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

1

The description of the campsite I chose was completely inaccurate. Port-a-potties were available instead of bathrooms. I just left and did not even stay in the site I booked because it was so awful.

Michelle K

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July 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

5

Its the prime spot to be at. The ground is mostly level with lever blocks. Great view of the lake. Only thing is beware if you have dogs foxtails everywhere this year more then any other year that I can remember there.

Michelle K

Verified

July 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

4

If you have a trailer parked at this site it has a steep drop when your getting in and out of your trailer be careful. Perfect lake view. The water was almost up to the picnic bench last time we went there. It is a bit of steep lil trail to get to your fire pit and picnic bench. There are foxtails everywhere just be aware with your doggies

Sharon G

Verified

June 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

5

Beautiful camping spot on the lake, in the foothills close to Sonora. The facilities were well maintained and much appreciated.

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

Map of Tuttletown Recreation Area location at Sonora, CA, United States
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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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