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
Jonathan B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: EAST
Overall very good. Just a couple of niggles. Quite difficult to find one’s site and the restrooms could have been cleaner.
Lake is fun to swim in just don’t worry about the tiny leeches that May up on you. They brush off easily enough.
Derrick D
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: EAST
Upon checking in, Ranger said they cruise through at 10pm to enforce quiet time. Saturday night party at site 125 went well past midnight. My campsite had cigarette butts everywhere, beer and bottle caps everywhere. Had to clean campsite before I could set up tent. Disappointed.
Kayla G
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: EAST
stayed 12-14th Gross Lake, Muddy and baby leeches on feet/ankles! Campsite we chose was nice but rangers seemed to not care and weren't there often. Rangers were not as accessible as needed for a situation that happened, we had to call the county sheriff. I would not personally come back, been to better places.
Kayla G
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: EAST
stayed 12-14th Gross Lake, Muddy and baby leeches on feet/ankles! Campsite we chose was nice but rangers seemed to not care and weren't there often. Rangers were not as accessible as needed for a situation that happened, we had to call the county sheriff. I would not personally come back, been to better places.
Cheyene B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: A-WESA
Worst lake. Rangers due not give u free firewood as well as they do not clean up spots
Cheyene B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: A-WESA
Worst lake. Rangers due not give u free firewood as well as they do not clean up spots
Shane B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAST
Would never camp here again at least during the summer months. The lake level was extremely low, so we did not have a lake side site. Apparently everyone thought our camp site was a great way to get to the lake because during the day people were constantly walking through our site which would set off our dog. The site was not level so pitching a tent was difficult and we were sleeping on a hill. When we arrived at the campsite, it hadn't been cleaned at all and there was broken glass and trash all over and the fire pit was filled with burned up aluminum cans and a giant glass jar along with ash and charred wood. We spent the time to shovel out the pit with our trench shovel and disposed of it. The table at the site looked like it was set on fire at one point too. It was extremely hot when we were there was only one tree that offered no shade. We did have a easy up but other than that there was no escape from the sun. The bathrooms were what to be expected, and was pleasantly surprised that there was toilet paper since I read ahead of time that they were often out by the evening. After spending the day in the lake we discovered that because of the low water level there were leaches in the lake and that just about did it for us. We pretty much packed up in the sweltering heat and left a day early. We are avid campers but we will not be returning to Acorn Campground or New Hogan Lake.
Shane B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAST
Would never camp here again at least during the summer months. The lake level was extremely low, so we did not have a lake side site. Apparently everyone thought our camp site was a great way to get to the lake because during the day people were constantly walking through our site which would set off our dog. The site was not level so pitching a tent was difficult and we were sleeping on a hill. When we arrived at the campsite, it hadn't been cleaned at all and there was broken glass and trash all over and the fire pit was filled with burned up aluminum cans and a giant glass jar along with ash and charred wood. We spent the time to shovel out the pit with our trench shovel and disposed of it. The table at the site looked like it was set on fire at one point too. It was extremely hot when we were there was only one tree that offered no shade. We did have a easy up but other than that there was no escape from the sun. The bathrooms were what to be expected, and was pleasantly surprised that there was toilet paper since I read ahead of time that they were often out by the evening. After spending the day in the lake we discovered that because of the low water level there were leaches in the lake and that just about did it for us. We pretty much packed up in the sweltering heat and left a day early. We are avid campers but we will not be returning to Acorn Campground or New Hogan Lake.
Rebecca M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: EAST
Could have been very nice.
Unfortunately, it is the dirtiest campground we ever stayed at. Overflowing trash cans, absolutely gross restrooms and garbage everywhere spoiled the experience.
Rebecca M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: EAST
Could have been very nice.
Unfortunately, it is the dirtiest campground we ever stayed at. Overflowing trash cans, absolutely gross restrooms and garbage everywhere spoiled the experience.
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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