About Acorn Campground
Number of accommodations: 126
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (531)
What Guests Are Saying
Acorn Campground offers a peaceful atmosphere with beautiful scenery, ample wildlife, and spacious sites ideal for family gatherings. Many reviewers appreciated the cleanliness of the grounds and active ranger presence, though some noted that the bathrooms require more frequent maintenance. While there are complaints about noise and certain site conditions, overall, campers enjoyed their experiences and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Melissa P
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: EAST
Overall it's a nice camping spot. I've been many times and will return again. Several bathrooms and showers available. Also camping spots are a good size and have a bit more privacy than other lakes. A great place to camp, swim and boat.
Robert H
VerifiedJune 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: A-WESA
Nice site T-Mobile phone service great.
Jeffrey I
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: EAST
We were in Spot # 64, if was tough to get in and when entering the campsite from the entrance as I hit a branch on the tree and damaged the roof on my Class A motorhome. The overall experience was good, the surrounding neighbors were good as well. It was very warm while we were there, so we didn't have any campfires. The Park Ranger (Eric) was very nice when he stopped by to deliver our pass, saw him drive through mulitipe times, along with the County Sheriff. The bathrooms really need better/deep cleaning, the toliet paper ran out early in the morning, and the lights did not come on at night, so it was dark and needed a flashlight to use the facilites. This is our second time camping here and will come back again, but not during the summer months (too hot). Great place to camp in fall and early spring.
David J
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: A-WESA
Mostly peaceful.
Karen C
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAST
Site 84…horrible site. There wasn’t a single flat spot for a tent. The lake was nice but sleeping on a slope was awful.
Judy V
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: A-WESA
Clean, quiet & beautiful ⛺😃
Abhinav S
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: A-WESA
No locks in men’s washroom, no soap, no toiletpaper
Anthony M
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: A-WESA
Good camping. It was very hot in May so not easy with a tent
Donna H
VerifiedMay 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A-WESA
Nice campground. Sites are not too close together, although they are definitely not level. Had a difficult time leveling out but it is doable. My site had a downhill slope to the table where others were fairly flat. I will definitely go back.
Jean D
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A-WESA
The campground was lovely. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that the reservation system is crazy. Several of us needed to extend our stay due to an epic snow in the mountains and all the pass roads were closed. You need internet connection to make reservation with Rec.gov, and that wasn't available. The campground hosts are unable to take money. As it was, I got a knock on the door late at night from 2 rangers who were able to take my money and allow me to stay the night, but there was a half day of not knowing if someone else was going to come for my campsite or not. Need better communication between campgrounds and reservation agency.
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
Latitude & Longitude: 38.1763 / -120.8
Elevation: 225 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Gates are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week. |
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Check-in time is 3:00pm, check-out time is 2:00pm |
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Two vehicles permitted per campsite. Extra vehicles are subject to an additional fee. |
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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. |
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Generator use is permitted only during daytime hours. All generators must be turned off prior to 10:00 pm and cannot be turned back on until 8:00 am. Any abnormally loud generators that disrupt neighboring areas will not be allowed. |
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No electric, water or sewer hookups at this faciity. Drinking water is provided through spigots. |
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Dump stations are available only during the peak recreation season. Off season availability is subject to funding. |
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All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles parked in designated parking locations only. |
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All trash must be removed from your site upon departure. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
