Acorn Campground
Acorn Campground is spread along a peninsula in the Tuttletown Recreation Area of New Melones Lake. Visitors to the campground enjoy the close proximity of a marina with boat rentals and a boat launch ramp. Trails meander along the shore of the lake, and fish cleaning stations are available nearby. New Melones is popular for fishing, boating, and water skiing.
RV Camping and Tent Camping at Acorn Campgroud
Acorn Campground has 69 campsites on a low hill overlooking the lake. All of the campsites are available for RVs camping, trailers camping, and tent camping. Shade is limited in many sites. Like most foothill reservoirs, New Melones can be quite hot in the summer. While most campsites can be reserved, some are available first-come, first-served. None of the sites has hook-ups.
General Camping Information
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.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.