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
David A
VerifiedDecember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
campsites are close to each other without any hedge or visible barrier.
This last trip at Tuttletown had many RVs with generators, people with dogs, noisy diesel engine pickups, and music playing.
Barbara F
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
Fairly easy to reserve online. Bathrooms could be cleaner, but overall a good experience.
Matt M
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
What a great place to stay this time of year. We had the whole place to put selves. Would highly recommend it.
Darryl R
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
The shower is not working after the coins deposit. The park is very nice.
Jon B
VerifiedNovember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
Had an amazing time here. We did a fishing tournament at New Melones with Slay Nation Tournament Fishing. The check in process was easy, the campgrounds were nice and clean, and the staff/rangers were absolutely accommodating and helpful. Can’t wait to bring the family back down here. A new favorite for sure. And the fishing was great to top it off.
Andrew W
VerifiedNovember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Acorn sites aren’t very flat. King ranger needs to be checked, pulled up lights flashing flying in on some kids for riding dirt bikes after the first calm ranger said we could. That boss ranger needs a serious reality check
Mike E
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Acorn Sites 1-35
A week after heavy rains the hillsides were turning a lovely shade of green, yet the trails were dry enough to use with normal shoes. Everywhere litter was picked up and the bathrooms were clean and properly stocked.
Verizon signal very strong.
Scott H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Great place to visit. Don't tell your friends!
Jeannette P
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
A lovely ☺️ peaceful retreat to take in a quick minute of much needed respite.
Beautifully charming all the way around ( just wish folks would stop littering & put their trash in the garbage bins where they belong).
Animals don’t come into their living rooms & trash their living spaces.
forbes m
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Acorn Sites 36-69
Great campsite, very clean
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 |
