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.
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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
Pattie B
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A-WESA
Bathrooms do need some help. Women's shower is low pressure. Electric plugs don't work.
Wildlife is fun. Sunrises are beautiful.
Family of fresh water otters visited.
Erica S
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: A-WESA
Campsite is on a slight angle and the lantern hook was positioned more at an inconvenient angle/location relative to the table and fire pit. All lantern hooks locations/angles seem to be random at each site. Clean bathrooms, but it doesn’t come with soap/towels so make sure to bring your own! Bathroom is well lit with automatic lights at night, though one of the stall doors of the women’s bathroom is broken. Has showers. Rangers are active at the campground even during the winter. Has dumpsters at the campground and water spigots for cleaning dishes. Lake is beautiful and is empty during the winter. I can imagine it gets busy during the summer, but for winter camping it’s not a bad spot. Wildlife is extremely active. There are lots of geese, deer, and various other birds. Don’t leave food out, they will take it. Geese were noisy at night so heads up if you are a light sleeper. I was able to get cell service. Overall not a bad campground for winter camping
Cynthia L
VerifiedDecember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A-WESA
There was no picnic table at our spot. The site was very unlevel. We tried to dump our motorhome on the way out and all the dump stations were closed. If something is not working it needs to be made clear prior to making a reservation. Very disappointing.
Brenda K
VerifiedDecember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: A-WESA
We have had to live camp ground to camp ground. We came back to hogan 2 days earlier then we were suppose to. The reservations dont usally let you book if your you haven't been gone 16 days. Well it did ,was a honest mistake. We booked 14 days. It let us book 3 more days. Ranger came around informed me that I had come back early and we could stay gor the days we had booked. But we would have to stay gone 14 days+ 2+3+2. So total of 21 days. Which i was fine with. But on the 14th day 2 rangers came to camp and I formed me we needed to be gone that same day. This ranger was there the day the ranger informed me about coming back early and having to stay gone 21 days. But she said she didn't recall hearing that. So it was to late to cancell the reservation we had for next 3 days. So I lost out on 3 days camp fees. And had to bemo Ed the
Dominic A
VerifiedDecember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: A-WESA
Great spot and was peaceful ! Great neighbors and facilities
Maximo E
VerifiedDecember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: A-WESA
The lake was very low given it was winter season. My brother in law and I were surprised by how respectful the rest of the campers was given all the sites were actually occupied. The spigot was working properly with just a very very slight trickle and the bathrooms were well maintained. I did not have to double think about sitting on the toilet. I will say that you need to bring your own toilet paper but if you are a seasoned camper you would already assume you need to bring your own stuff. Since a lot of the sites allowed RV’s it was a little difficult finding out site so if you have a bigger vehicle, plan accordingly. The fire pit also has a grate that you can’t take off so there is a slightly smaller area for a campfire.
Estephany R
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A-WESA
We had an amazing time. Scenery was beautiful. Only issue is our most spots were on a slope. So it made sleeping uncomfortable. Other than that it was great.
Jonathan C
VerifiedNovember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: A-WESA
Was there for a few days with my family to camp.I was upset for a few different reasons the first one was that there is no noise control or anyone to regulate it.The camp next to us had loud music playing and were pretty loud until about 1am.Second one was bathroom did not have toilet paper and were not cleaned.
Patrick W
VerifiedNovember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: A-WESA
it was good
Brian L
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A-WESA
Only one complaint. I stayed in the only site that did not have a table. Quite confusing. Other than that. Had a good 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
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. |