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
Julian Robert C
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: A-WESA
Shower had no water pressure
Very little water flow
Karen D
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: A-WESA
We have always enjoyed camping at Acorn Campground. It is close to home as in an easy drive, the campground is always clean and nice. The bathrooms are taken care of. We plan to continue camping here every year.
Karen D
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: A-WESA
We have always enjoyed camping at Acorn Campground. It is close to home as in an easy drive, the campground is always clean and nice. The bathrooms are taken care of. We plan to continue camping here every year.
Anatole V
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: EAST
Website was a little confusing first time paying for camp spot . I thought I was paying for 2 nites when I found a site we liked but it was for 2 days and 1 night . Almost had to leave on 2nd nite because of my mistake . But thankfully was able to pay for the night with only . United to spare . After 10 you cannot book a spot for the night
Adriana M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A-WESA
David M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A-WESA
Paul B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: A-WESA
The sites are great size! I'd love to have some if ANY flat land to put a tent but you're camping so it is what it is. Fire pits are GREAT tables are large i Love the pole in each site to hang a lantern. The bathrooms are nice (when they work) one of them was basically inoperable the whole time as the toilets were constantly flooded and then the shower also flooded. So clearly drains needed to be de clogged more often etc. but the other bathrooms were clean and great! I didnt see the camp host then entire time until about an hour before we left. be prepared for people to be LOUD until 2 am at least! Will be back but could use a little work.
Tehya L
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: EAST
Wasn’t very impressed with this campground. Loud people with loud music, unleashed dogs (one that even charged me), tiny leeches in the reservoir that attached to me and my infant. We felt baked in the afternoons and couldn’t escape the heat with the unpleasant water. I don’t believe swimming is encouraged here(?) but there were plenty of people swimming. We were excited to leave this spot for sure😅. Just didn’t suit our idea of an ideal campground in many ways.
Debra H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: A-WESA
The only complaint is the tweekers in the area sneaking in at night going through the garbage cans. Makes for being uncomfortable of safety. I know the host is keeping an eye out and working real hard to keep them out. The host Cindy was great.
Nick M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: EAST
This is a great spot to camp- but if you want to be by the water, you need to book 4-6 months in advance even when going during the week. There are flushing toilets and showers- but not a lot. If you’re a weekend camper- you will want to bring your own toilet/shower (we do even during the week). The weather can be oppressively hot in August (I’ve gone May-July usually, think I’ll avoid August next year because the only relief is being in the lake- on the campsite it’s just too hot, particularly for dogs who aren’t good at staying still and staying in the shade.) The one complaint I have is consistent year after 5 trips here- maintenance is rare, if it happens at all. A few years ago diarrhea on the bathroom wall all week (prompted me to buy my camp toilet)… usually there is some mess from previous campers- this year trash on beach and site- and enough pancakes, eggs, and sausages to feed ten people dumped at the base of our picnic table. So be prepared to clean, and please leave it cleaner than you found it! Respect nature! There are trash bins!! Oh also- there was no ranger or anyone to check us in on Sunday, and the grounds are quite a maze to navigate to your site. Be sure to take a photo of the map posted as you drive in! Even that is a little confusing!
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. |