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
Samantha K
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: EAST
Was disappointed in this camping experience. Other campers walking through other peoples campground; dogs roaming around off leash starting fights with other dogs, same dogs cornering people in bathrooms, and owners allowing them to walk into other campsites - walking on tents people are trying to setup, letting them pee and poop in other campsites; bathrooms were disgusting, showers missing shower heads, people taking toilet paper rolls, and leaving toilets unflushed; people letting their children play on other people’s water floats and allowing their children (under 6) to walk in the road way while other concerned parents are walking them around trying to find their parents.
A lot of the sites are unlevel which is semi typical for lake side camping. Boaters not paying attention or just not knowing about no wake zones.
As an FYI - Campground gates close at 10p and don’t open again until 8a(?). You can drive out but not back in due to tire spikes. You can however park in visitor parking and walk in (or have someone in the campground drive around to pick you up.
Plus side is that the grocery store is very close (about 5-7min drive) for restocking of food, ice and stuff.
Pay attention to campsites - there were quite a few that had absolutely no shade which is tough in the summer.
Strangely did not encounter any mosquitos at night although there seems to be a gnat surge for about an hour or so after nightfall. Non white lights were best to avoid them.
There was no gate person on Thursday or Friday when majority of our group checked in (between noon and 4p). Luckily we knew our campsite numbers and just followed signs to our spots- did take a little while though.
Nadezhda S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: EAST
A good place. Beautiful, all places are prepared for the camp. It's clean around. But the toilets are dirty, the toilets are clogged. There is a shower in the shared toilet. Beach - sharp stones. Entry into the water with sharp rocks and abrupt depth transitions.
MERRY Z
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: A-WESA
Site 25 very steep. Did not use table or anything else.
Lisa S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: A-WESA
Campground at the sea but with lots of dirt and trash. Restrooms totally dirty!
Samuel P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: EAST
Bathrooms dirty with no toilet paper.
Noemi T
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: EAST
I had booked a campground near the bathroom and the bathrooms were closed for all 4 days. That sucked!
Campgrounds were nice and clean.
Millie B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: A-WESA
Fun Fun Lake, warm water. Town 6 min away for ice, snacks, gas. I’m coming back!
Dezirae S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: EAST
Super hot sun in the morning at site 81 but shady all day after 12. but water was absolutely perfect warm with cold spots. Rangers we’re super nice and driving around periodically. Other campers were nice and quiet every night too. And bathrooms were cleaned and stayed clean the whole time. 10/10
Adnan A
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: EAST
Our family makes this trip annually. Beautiful scenery and the view is even more amazing at night. Great for star gazers. Grounds have all basic necessities with the exception of electricity. Come prepared. Would definitely recommend.
Joel L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: EAST
Bathrooms were filthy and none of the toilets or urinals worked.
There were a large quantity of people per site that could not be supported by the campground resources (garbage and bathroom).
There were people at our camp site, telling us they booked the site too, but could not provide any documents. Getting a hold of rangers was nearly impossible and this was at 3:00pm.
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. |