About Acorn Campground
Number of accommodations: 126
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (1163)
What Guests Are Saying
Acorn Campground is noted for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and beautiful lake access, making it a favorite for many campers. The campground offers a variety of activities, including swimming, biking, and birdwatching, with well-maintained facilities. While some reviews mention issues with noise from other campers and the need for restroom maintenance, overall, visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and are eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Acorn Campground is noted for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and beautiful lake access, making it a favorite for many campers. The campground offers a variety of activities, including swimming, biking, and birdwatching, with well-maintained facilities. While some reviews mention issues with noise from other campers and the need for restroom maintenance, overall, visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and are eager to return.
Review Summary
Ajay P
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: EAST
I haven't been to Acorn for 2 years. The last time I camped here, I was disappointed with the number of aggressive homeless people who were living at the campground. I was pleased not to notice any on this trip. The campground was neat and clean.
The bathrooms were okay, but the shower water flow was minimal.
Amber D
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: A-WESA
I stay here often and it's my number one choice everything that makes a camping trip great is here.
Sally M
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: EAST
There are now very active camp hosts on site and the park rangers make frequent rounds through the park. One of the positives of this campground is the easy access to the water for swimming and boating activities. And there is a shopping area within a few miles at Valley Springs. There is a nice walking/biking trail and a disc golf course.
Ray D
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A-WESA
Came camping on a fairly busy weekend so you can expect crowds and noise. I was disappointed that the park staff didn’t enforce any of the rules or regulations around the number of people and quiet hours. The group across from us had double the number of people double the number of cars and were loud until 1:30 when we finally had to yell over to them. After 10 o’clock, there’s no park staff there so if you have a complaint, you need to call the sheriff or the CHP. I would recommend if you have any concerns about the noise level or activity of a group near you let this part staff know early of your concerns.
It was nice to be near the water and go paddling on the lake. If I return, it’ll probably be mid week and off-season.
Joel M
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: A-WESA
We camp here every year and as always the place is clean.
Timothy F
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: EAST
Beautiful campground, on the lake, clean, quiet, lots of deer, geese , birds, squirrels....pretty good fishing. Great for kayaking or boating , they don't have rentals. Bathrooms with hot showers. A great place to camp and relax .
Marilyn B
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: EAST
Campground has great views and most sites offer privacy from other visitors. Plenty of space for a larger group. Overall, we were very happy with our stay. The Rangers and other staff were very friendly and do a great job keeping the sites snd other facilities clean.
Florence O
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: EAST
Very spacious and clean campground. Thank you!
Valentyna N
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: EAST
The campground was very clean and well maintained. It was comfortable and convenient for tent camping. I can’t really comment on the RV experience since we stayed in a tent, but for tent camping everything worked great for us. The restrooms were clean, and having hot showers made the trip even more enjoyable and comfortable.
adam G
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: EAST
We stayed at Acorn Campground for the full 14 days, at various campsites, while visiting family in Valley Springs. Our stay was quiet, calm, peaceful. The bathrooms were clean, showers were free and hot. All of the hosts and rangers were very friendly.
Looking forward to coming back next time.
Location Acorn Campground
Address:
2713 Hogan Dam Road
Valley Springs, CA, 95252-9510
United States
From Stockton California, take Highway 26 east for 30 miles. Turn right on Hogan Dam Road and continue for a mile, then follow signs to the campground.
Park Headquarters:
2713 Hogan Dam Road
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Acorn Campground:
3027 South Petersburg Road
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Acorn Campground is accessible via Highway 26, which is approximately 30 miles from Stockton. The campground is located off Hogan Dam Road, which connects to Highway 26.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.1763 / -120.8
Elevation: 225 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
- Gates are open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- Driveways may not be level; bring leveling equipment for RVs and trailers. RVs and trailers must face the direction of travel.
General
- Site driveways are asphalt paved and may not be level.
- There is no guarantee of sites having level driveways.
- Please bring ample leveling equipment for RV's and trailers.
- All RV's and trailers must face the direction of travel on the road.
- Two vehicles permitted per campsite.
- Extra vehicles are subject to an additional fee.
- Maximum of two dogs per campsite.
- Dogs must remain on a leash and under control at all times.
- Dogs may not be left in camp unattended, and all leads must be 6 feet in length or less.
Vehicles & parking
- A maximum of two vehicles is allowed per campsite; extra vehicles incur an additional fee.
- All equipment must fit on the site pad; vehicles should only be parked in designated areas.
- Vehicles must be parked only in designated parking areas.
Pets
- A maximum of two dogs are allowed per campsite; they must be leashed and supervised at all times with leads no longer than 6 feet.
Safety & rules
- Generators may only be used during daytime hours; loud generators that disturb others are prohibited.
- Trash must be removed from your site upon departure.
- Generators can only be used during daytime hours.
- Generators must be turned off by 10:00 p.m. and cannot be restarted until 8:00 a.m.
- Loud generators that disturb others are not permitted.
- For more information, visit Dontmovefirewood.org.
Utilities
- This facility does not have electric, water, or sewer hookups; drinking water is available from spigots.
- Dump stations are available only during peak recreation season; off-season access depends on funding.
- This facility does not have any electric, water, or sewer hookups.
- Drinking water is available from spigots.
- Dump stations are accessible only during peak recreation season.
- Off-season access to facilities depends on funding availability.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, buy firewood locally and burn it on-site; do not move firewood.
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests; do not move firewood.
Site capacity
- All equipment must fit on the designated site pad.
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