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
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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
Bryan G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: EAST
This is a nice lakeside campground that's pretty sequestered from Valley Springs and makes you feel like you're more "away from civilization" than you really are. I was only using this as a one-night stop on a roadtrip, so my review is maybe a little different from people who are there for several days. You'll probably need Google Maps to get to the campground since it's a bunch of turnoffs from Valley Springs, but once you get close, the signage is clear. I highly recommend looking at a map of where your site is beforehand because there isn't a campground guide at the front, and the signage for which way to which sites is pretty lacking (there's a lot of one-way roads as well). The roads in the campground have a lot of loops and is anything but symmetrical, so you can get lost if you're not actually sure where you're going. As a note, the front gate is locked from 10 PM to 8 AM, but you can leave at any time (it's one of those one-way tire-slashing spike strips on the exit).
Most of the sites have long driveways for two cars (it's possible you could fit three actual cars); it's easier to back into them based on the one-way streets. There is pretty much no privacy; very little vegetation (even when it's not a drought), which could be good if you have a large group and need several adjacent sites, but bad if you are used to more backcountry camping and expect some division between sites. You can see everything and everyone for the entire stretch. Standard amenities at each site. Trash wasn't overflowing, and there is no bear risk here.
I thought the lakeside sites get a pretty good view. While I get that it is disappointing that the water level has receded so far...we have been in a historic drought for years... There is very little light pollution when it isn't busy - you can see constellations, etc. Sound carries quite a lot, and quiet hours are unclear / not enforced. Heard people past 1 AM from the other campground on this lake. No issues with bugs.
Cindy P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: EAST
The camphost were friendly and helpful. Camp, bathrooms and showers cleaned and well maintained. Campsites were large
Bryan G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: EAST
This is a nice lakeside campground that's pretty sequestered from Valley Springs and makes you feel like you're more "away from civilization" than you really are. I was only using this as a one-night stop on a roadtrip, so my review is maybe a little different from people who are there for several days. You'll probably need Google Maps to get to the campground since it's a bunch of turnoffs from Valley Springs, but once you get close, the signage is clear. I highly recommend looking at a map of where your site is beforehand because there isn't a campground guide at the front, and the signage for which way to which sites is pretty lacking (there's a lot of one-way roads as well). The roads in the campground have a lot of loops and is anything but symmetrical, so you can get lost if you're not actually sure where you're going. As a note, the front gate is locked from 10 PM to 8 AM, but you can leave at any time (it's one of those one-way tire-slashing spike strips on the exit).
Most of the sites have long driveways for two cars (it's possible you could fit three actual cars); it's easier to back into them based on the one-way streets. There is pretty much no privacy; very little vegetation (even when it's not a drought), which could be good if you have a large group and need several adjacent sites, but bad if you are used to more backcountry camping and expect some division between sites. You can see everything and everyone for the entire stretch. Standard amenities at each site. Trash wasn't overflowing, and there is no bear risk here.
I thought the lakeside sites get a pretty good view. While I get that it is disappointing that the water level has receded so far...we have been in a historic drought for years... There is very little light pollution when it isn't busy - you can see constellations, etc. Sound carries quite a lot, and quiet hours are unclear / not enforced. Heard people past 1 AM from the other campground on this lake. No issues with bugs.
Cindy P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: EAST
The camphost were friendly and helpful. Camp, bathrooms and showers cleaned and well maintained. Campsites were large
alonso v
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: EAST
Great view, very clean,
Jazmin C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: EAST
10/10. We took spots 105 and 107 at Acorn. Still plenty of water walking distance down the hill. Super nice with a breeze by the water. Our dogs loved it. Also very close to the bathroom. Bring your own TP. Also bring plenty of shady. We took a few canopy’s so had a very comfortable set up.. it was a warm weekend and our ice melted but the stores are about 3 miles away.. including a Starbucks ;)
alonso v
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: EAST
Great view, very clean,
Jazmin C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: EAST
10/10. We took spots 105 and 107 at Acorn. Still plenty of water walking distance down the hill. Super nice with a breeze by the water. Our dogs loved it. Also very close to the bathroom. Bring your own TP. Also bring plenty of shady. We took a few canopy’s so had a very comfortable set up.. it was a warm weekend and our ice melted but the stores are about 3 miles away.. including a Starbucks ;)
Oscar G
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: EAST
It’s very beautiful, very quiet place to go and have a good day with friends or family!
Oscar G
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: EAST
It’s very beautiful, very quiet place to go and have a good day with friends or family!
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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