Acorn Campground is spread across a hillside above New Hogan Lake in the foothills of Calaveras County. The campground is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. Visitors to New Hogan Lake are drawn to its oak covered shores and its many coves and inlets. Fishing, boating, waterskiing, mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding are popular here. Spring is a nice time to be at the lake when the hills are green and the temperatures moderate. A boat launch ramp in the campground is free for campers.
Acorn Campground has 128 campsites for RV camping and tent camping scattered over the rolling hills overlooking the lake. Partial shade is provided by oaks. All of the campsites can accommodate RV camping and tent camping. Many campsites have long, pull-though driveways for RVs.
| Acorn Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Acorn Campground Location: | Hogan Dam Road off Highway 26, thirty miles east of Stockton and less than a mile south of Valley Springs |
| Elevation: | 830 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Stockton - 32 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 177 |
| Camping Season: | Acorn Campground is open year-round. |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended (maximum of 2 pets) |
| Operated by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Information: | (209) 772-1343 |
| Reservations at Acorn Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | available whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken for today and up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | any length |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | #19, 20, 122 |
| Fees: | $20 per night |
| Reservations: | Acorn Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 5:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Acorn Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, lantern hook on pole; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater, fish cleaning station |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Acorn Campground Map |
| Attractions near Acorn: | Nearby, campers find a boat launch ramp along with fishing, boating, and waterskiing. Mountain biking routes spread over the hills. Hiking and equestrian trails are found around the lake. Visit Fiddleneck Recreation Area and Wrinkle Cove Day Use Area. Play disc golf, go swimming, or follow an interpretive trail.
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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.
Acorn Campground, New Hogan Lake
New Hogan Lake has over 4,000 surface acres and 45 miles of shoreline. Campers at Acorn Campground enjoy the great amenities nearby.
Check US Army Corps of Engineers - New Hogan Lake for any campground updates.
