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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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🚐 006, 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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🚐 022, 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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🚐 025, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 026, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 028, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 029, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 030, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 031, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
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🚐 032, 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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🚐 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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🚐 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 045, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 046, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 048, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 049, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 051, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 054, 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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🚐 062, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 063, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
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🚐 066, 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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⛺ 078, 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
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
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🚐 093, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93
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🚐 094, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125
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🚐 096, 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
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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
Electric Only
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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
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
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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
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
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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
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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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
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 150, Loop: Chamise Sites 145-161
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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
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
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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%
78
4
29.3%
61
3
11.1%
23
2
9.6%
20
1
12.5%
26

Sandra F

Verified

November 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

The reason you didn’t get 5 stars. The pay machines did not work. I had to pay online, an extra $8. That is ridiculous!!
Thank goodness for the Senior Lifetime pass

Sandra Fairbanks

Bhashitha A

Verified

November 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

5

Clean bathrooms. Though it says coins are required for showers, we could still use the showers without coins. Not too crowded and the campgrounds are placed not too close to each other.

Monica T

Verified

October 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

5

Trails were in great shape. Nobody was on any of the trails this weekend. Camp site was clean.

Jorge C

Verified

October 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

5

Es un lugar maravilloso me la pasé increíble con la familia

Christina E

Verified

October 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

1

We were Over our Allowed amount of days. I can not believe how incredibly rude we were treated about this! I will never recommend this campground. We were demanded to leave. Then we were watched to hurry is up. On top of that the new occupants watched us

Rachelle W

Verified

September 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

3

Water spout far from campsite and water discolored

Kristen C

Verified

September 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69

4

The campground was beautiful. Lots of wildlife after all the other campers left. The oaks provided sufficient shade for the site we were in. Plenty of parking. The bathroom with the pit toilets ran out of toilet paper one night but that got remedied the following day. Good view of the lake from some sites. Getting down to the lake was easy, too. The one moderately annoying/unsanitary thing that bothered my group was people bathing, washing their dogs, and cleaning dishes at the one spigot near our site. Please don't do that and fill a bowl or tub to do that at your own site to keep the water source clean.

Amber C

Verified

July 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35

1

Several other guests in the park were playing loud music, yelling, etc. until late in the night

Lance I

Verified

April 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: Manzanita Sites 94-125

4

Location was very good but size of parking area was smaller than described. I barely had room to park 24 ft trailer and my truck. Dump site and toilet facilities were great. Dumpsters were nearly full when we arrived on a Thursday and overflowing by Sunday.

Peter M

Verified

April 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: Manzanita Sites 70-93

2

Compared with the other campground at New Melones, this was rather disappointing. The campsites were poorly maintained with lots of weeds and rough areas and few flat spots for tents. The trails to walk-in sites were practically non-existent. We had a small trailer so that wasn't much of a problem, but the pull-in was right along the roadway, and difficult to access the picnic table and fire pit. Water spigots are scarce and difficult to reach. The one dumpster in the area where we were was practically overflowing and there was no recycling. The one positive was that the restroom was clean.

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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