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
Janeth E
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: EAST
Campground location was good family had tons of fun.
Janeth E
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: EAST
Campground location was good family had tons of fun.
Khriszha Q
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: A-WESA
A lot of the campsites at Acorn are sloping down (not flat ground) esp. the campsite near the lake shore. It was really difficult to find a spot to set-up our tent. Also it was pretty dirty, there was trash everywhere! It was also pretty hot (90s - 100+ degrees) this time around and there weren’t a lot of trees (esp. on our campground) so there’s no shade. Be prepared to bring a canopy to cover your picnic area.
The restrooms were filthy when we arrived on Thursday but Rangers came and cleaned the restrooms on Friday. The shower didn’t really work very well, it was practically just dripping out of the spout.
Lastly, the lake was also pretty dry, the hike from our campsite to the lake shore, with the heat and distance, was gruesome! We ended up driving near the boat launch to go swim at the lake.
This campground would’ve had a lot of potential if there are shade and clean.
Khriszha Q
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: A-WESA
A lot of the campsites at Acorn are sloping down (not flat ground) esp. the campsite near the lake shore. It was really difficult to find a spot to set-up our tent. Also it was pretty dirty, there was trash everywhere! It was also pretty hot (90s - 100+ degrees) this time around and there weren’t a lot of trees (esp. on our campground) so there’s no shade. Be prepared to bring a canopy to cover your picnic area.
The restrooms were filthy when we arrived on Thursday but Rangers came and cleaned the restrooms on Friday. The shower didn’t really work very well, it was practically just dripping out of the spout.
Lastly, the lake was also pretty dry, the hike from our campsite to the lake shore, with the heat and distance, was gruesome! We ended up driving near the boat launch to go swim at the lake.
This campground would’ve had a lot of potential if there are shade and clean.
Elaine G
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: EAST
We were very disappointed at the restroom facilities in the area we camped at Acorn. The women's bathroom was locked and mens bathroom had been vandalized and had not been operational for use. Of course the water level was low but we had expected this.
We could not hook up the water hose for our RV since the spigot had a different hookup..
Elaine G
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: EAST
We were very disappointed at the restroom facilities in the area we camped at Acorn. The women's bathroom was locked and mens bathroom had been vandalized and had not been operational for use. Of course the water level was low but we had expected this.
We could not hook up the water hose for our RV since the spigot had a different hookup..
Louise D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A-WESA
We arrived at our campsite and had booked a 40 foot back in site. We had reviewed it on campsite photos and it looked perfect. On arrival the people next to us and opposite us had the roadway blocked - with the barriers on the roadway we were unable to get the front end swing to get the angle to back our trailer in. My husband is a truck driver and never has issues with backing in our trailer. There was no way we were getting into the site. We told the ranger and she suggested we called recreation.gov for a new site - it was 8pm and getting dark so we needed to get our trailer parked. We were unable to speak to a live person on the phone and kept getting routed through the phone tree. After about 20 minutes we decided to just turn a round and go home - which is what we did :(
Louise D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A-WESA
We arrived at our campsite and had booked a 40 foot back in site. We had reviewed it on campsite photos and it looked perfect. On arrival the people next to us and opposite us had the roadway blocked - with the barriers on the roadway we were unable to get the front end swing to get the angle to back our trailer in. My husband is a truck driver and never has issues with backing in our trailer. There was no way we were getting into the site. We told the ranger and she suggested we called recreation.gov for a new site - it was 8pm and getting dark so we needed to get our trailer parked. We were unable to speak to a live person on the phone and kept getting routed through the phone tree. After about 20 minutes we decided to just turn a round and go home - which is what we did :(
Brittney S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: EAST
All the showers were broken and all the female park rangers were extremely rude.
Brittney S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: EAST
All the showers were broken and all the female park rangers were extremely rude.
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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