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Tuttletown Rec Area/Acorn

Tuttletown Recreation Area is a popular outdoor recreation area located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras County, California. The area is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River and is surrounded by rolling hills and oak woodlands. It is a popular destination for camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and bald eagles. The area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and is open year-round.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Marina
• Body Of Water (New Melones Lake)
• Horseshoes
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Restroom/Showers ($)

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (35)
• Paved Sites (35)
• Max Length (38)
• No Hookups (35)
• Back-ins (18 x 38)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Ryan Miller

September 30, 2025

Rode one easy trail and walked another easy trail. At 66 and out of practiceon my mountainbike, easy wasn't exactly easy. But with a few more rides, the trails would be enjoyable. Large disc golf course available. Only one or two cars here this time of year. Most, if not all campgrounds are unavailable.

Totch P. Barnette

September 03, 2024

We absolutely enjoyed our camping adventures here. The campground were well kept. Our campsite overlooked the lake and just a short hike to reach it. We will definitely book another camping trip here.

What a Word

April 12, 2022

It’s beautiful this time of year. The lake is, of course, quite low. But there are still plenty of trails to hike. And it has been super quiet every time I’ve been out there this year.

Ken Valenta

April 06, 2022

We sound like any big government agencies at The Tunnel Town recreation area managed by the Bureau of Reclamation the local management and the local security we're just a little bit on the roadside or more in a little bit on the roadside handicap accessibility is near non-existent they didn't want to hear what we had to say and we had to take it to higher levels it was an ongoing 6-month battle which really didn't result in much except for making them become compliant that they should have been in the first place and it's still not really compliant difficult camping way up on the hill away from the lake water levels dropping but I think they could do better to find better people in the management position thank you here's a follow-up a couple years later I get harassed every time I go down to the lake by a government agency and there is zero handicap ability and I'm tired of it

Joshua Cruz

February 19, 2022

Love this place. My peace where I run everyday with my dog

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