Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849.

New Melones Lake offers year-round camping at two locations: Glory Hole Recreation Area, located approximately 6 miles (9 km) south of Angels Camp, California, and Tuttletown Recreation Area, located approximately 8 miles (13 km) north of Sonora, California.

Tuttletown Recreation Area has 3 campgrounds (Acorn, Chamise, and Manzanita) with 161 campsites, 2 day-use areas, a boat launch ramp with parking lot, an RV dump station, and fish cleaning station.

Dec 6, 2024 · Reservations can be made for Eagle Point Group Picnic Area in the Tuttletown Recreation Area. The cost is $60.00 per day, no overnight camping is permitted in the Eagle Point Group Picnic Area. To make a reservation visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

Tuttletown Recreation Area has three campgrounds located next to New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River in the Sierra Nevada foothills at an elevation of 1,101 feet. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs.

Explore Tuttletown Recreation Area in New Melones Lake, California with Recreation.gov. Campsites listing.

Mar 14, 2025 · Tuttletown Recreation Area, near Sonora, California, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With a mix of tent, RV, and glamping options, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it a flexible choice for different groups.

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