Manzanita Campground is on 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 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.
Manzanita Campground has 55 campsites. Most of the sites can accommodate RV camping and tent camping. There are also a good number of walk-in, tent-only sites. Many campsites have at least partial shade, but there are a fair number that have no shade. Some campsites are available first-come, first-served.
| Manzanita Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Manzanita Campground Location: | Reynolds Ferry Road off Highway 49, eight miles northwest of Sonora |
| Elevation: | 1,150 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Stockton - 65 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 55 |
| Camping Season: | Open during peak season and usually closes for the winter in October |
| Max. People per Site: | Walk-in Sites - 4
Standard Sites - 8 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1-2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Information: | (209) 536-9094 Weekends: (209) 536-9543 |
| Reservations at Manzanita Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | available whenever campground is open; 3 sites are first-come, first-served (#115, 121, 123) |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40+ feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | #76, 92, 104, 119, 125 |
| Fees: | Walk-in Sites - $18 per night
Standard Sites - $22 |
| Reservations: | Tuttletown Recreation Area Campgrounds Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Manzanita Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes, bring quarters |
| Dump station: | Yes, fee |
| Campground Map: | Tuttletown Campgrounds Map |
| Area Map: | Tuttletown Area Map |
| Atractions near Manzanita Campground: | Enjoy New Melones Lake with waterskiing, boating, and fishing. Take advantage of Lupine Day-use area with a boat launch ramp. Explore Eagle Point, Heron Point Trail, and Cougar Point Trail.
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
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.
New Melones Reservoir is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts seeking rewarding fishing waters. The lake is known mostly for bass fishing, but a good number of other species lurk below the surface - rainbow and brown trout, kokanee salmon, spotted bass, crappie, and catfish.
Boaters enjoy the water at New Melones Reservoir. Water skiers and wake boarders are often about all day in the summer. Fishermen favor pontoon boats or smaller fishing boats that can be maneuvered into shallow inlets.
New Melones Lake has over 12,000 surface acres and 100 miles of shoreline. Campers at Manzanita Campground are close to many wonderful attractions.
Check New Melones Recreation Area for any campground and recreation area updates.
