Fiddleneck Group Campground and Oak Knoll Group Campground are close to one another on a peninsula in the Tuttletown Recreation Area of New Melones Lake. Visitors to the campgrounds enjoy the close proximity of a marina and boat launch ramp, trails along the shore of the lake, and nearby fish cleaning stations. New Melones is popular for fishing, boating, and water skiing.
Fiddleneck Group Campground can accommodate from 30 to 60 people and up to 12 vehicles. The campground has partial shade. All vehicles must park on the pavement. Additional vehicles may park in the Lupine Day Use Area. The campground has no lake views. A group BBQ is located in the center of the site. RVs and trailers are accepted here.
Oak Knoll Group Campground can accommodate from 20 to 50 people and up to 10 vehicles. It is a tent-only campground. Campsites are between 80 and 450 feet from the parking area. No trailers, RV's, or motorhomes are permitted in this group site. The campground has partial shade. Additional vehicles may park in the Lupine Day Use Area.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Fiddleneck and Oak Knoll Group Campgrounds Location: | Reynolds Ferry Road off Highway 49, eight miles northwest of Sonora |
| Elevation: | 1,200 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Stockton - 65 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 2 |
| Camping Season: | Open during peak season, usually closing about October for the winter |
| Max. People per Site: | Fiddleneck - 60 Oak Knoll - 50 |
| Vehicles per Site: | Fiddleneck - 12 Oak Knoll - 10 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Information: | (209) 536-9094 Weekends: (209) 536-9543 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations required | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken from 2 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | Fiddleneck only - 40 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | Fiddleneck - $150 per night
Oak Knoll - $125 |
| Reservations: | Tuttletown Recreation Area Campgrounds Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Fiddleneck and Oak Knoll Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire rings; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Nearby |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Campground Map: | Tuttletown Campgrounds Map |
| Area Map: | Tuttletown Area Map |
| Nearby attractions: | Hike out to Eagle Point, on the Heron Point Trail, and Cougar Point Trail. Explore New Melones Lake with waterskiing, boating, and fishing. Enjoy Lupine Day-use area. Take advantage of a nearby boat launch ramp.
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Fiddleneck Group Campground
New Melones Lake has over 12,000 surface acres and 100 miles of shoreline. Groups camping at Fiddleneck Group Campground or Oak Knoll Group Campground find a variety of attractions and recreation opportunities.
Check New Melones Recreation Area for any campground and recreation area updates.
