Can you reserve a site at Acorn Campground?

Yes, Acorn Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Acorn Campground have?

128 sites in total, of which 126 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Acorn Campground?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Acorn Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Acorn Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Acorn Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Acorn Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Acorn Campground

Campground · California · 126 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

New Hogan Lake (Other Bureau of Reclamation Land) · Open Access

126
Bookable sites: 20 ft
Max rig length: up to 8
People per site: 3
Accessible sites: 740 ft
Elevation

Acorn Campground has some of the best views of the lake around the project. — Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Acorn Campground is a sunny campground in the brush-covered hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees.

With sites just a short walk from the shores of the popular New Hogan Lake, visitors will have no problem finding relief in the comfortable clear waters.

Recreation

Boating is a popular pastime, with boat ramps conveniently located around the lake. The large surface area allows for plenty of water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more.

Year-round fishing for stripers, bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish is perfect for experts and beginners alike. Some of the largest fish are found in less than 25 feet of water.

The "River of Skulls" hiking trail is located below the dam at the Monte Vista Recreation Area. There is also a staging area for an eight mile equestrian trail on a scenic loop that winds along the lake and through the foothill chaparral. Trail guides are available at the park office.

Bicycle trails suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced rider are found on the west side of the lake and next to the group camping area. An easy 3-mile trail connects the park office with Acorn Campground.

Hunting with bow or shotgun during the open season is permitted in certain areas of the lake. Upland game such as turkey, quail and dove is available and waterfowl includes a variety of duck and geese.

Facilities

Acorn Campground offers 128 spacious campsites with modern amenities such showers and accessible flush toilets, as well as drinking water, an important part of staying hydrated in the summer sun.

Natural Features

The 4,400 surface-acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam. When full, the lake has 50 miles of shoreline and extends nearly eight miles upstream to the confluence of the north and south forks of the Calaveras River.

The dam was built to provide flood protection to the city of Stockton and water for irrigation, drinking and hydroelectric power, and it now offers recreation opportunities for thousands of visitors each year.

The New Hogan area supports a wide variety of wildlife. The foothills location is home to grey fox, mule deer, coyote, turkey, mountain lion, bobcat and rattlesnakes. New Hogan is also a wintering home for bald eagles. The south shore of the lake has been designated as a wildlife viewing area.

Nearby Attractions

A number of historic sites are located nearby, including Carson Hill, the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found, and The Black Bart Inn, located in San Andreas, where the famous outlaw Black Bart was captured.

Groceries, gas, camping supplies and more can be found in the nearby town of Valley Springs, California.

The facts

126 bookable sites
128 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: A-WESA, EAST

Site types

126 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

128 campsites at Acorn Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
002	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
003	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
004	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
005	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	12 ft	8	🐾
006	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	12 ft	8	🐾
007	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
008	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
009	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
010	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
011	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
012	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
013	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
014	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
015	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
016	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
017	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
018	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
019	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
020	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
021	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
022	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
023	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
024	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
025	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
026	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
027	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
028	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
029	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
030	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
031	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
032	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
033	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
034	A-WESA	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
035	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
036	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
037	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
038	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
039	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
040	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
041	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
042	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
043	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
044	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
045	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
046	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
047	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
049	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
050	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	12 ft	8	🐾
051	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
052	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	20 ft	8	🐾
053	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
054	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
055	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
056	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
057	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
058	A-WESA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
059	A-WESA	Management	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
063	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
064	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
065	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
066	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
067	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
068	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
069	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
070	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
071	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
072	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
073	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
074	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
075	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	20 ft	8	🐾
076	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
077	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
078	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
079	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
080	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
081	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	20 ft	8	🐾
082	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
083	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
084	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
085	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
086	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
087	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
088	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
089	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
090	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	20 ft	8	🐾
091	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
092	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
093	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
094	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
095	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
096	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
097	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
098	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
099	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
100	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
101	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
102	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
103	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	20 ft	8	🐾
104	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	20 ft	8	🐾
105	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
106	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
107	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Severe	20 ft	8	🐾
108	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
109	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
110	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
111	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
112	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
113	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
114	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
115	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
116	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
117	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
118	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
119	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
120	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
121	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
122	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
123	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
124	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
125	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
126	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
127	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
128	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
129	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
130	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
131	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
132	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Stockton California, take Highway 26 east for 30 miles. Turn right on Hogan Dam Road and continue for a mile, then follow signs to the campground. Park Headquarters: 2713 Hogan Dam Road Valley Springs, CA 95252 Acorn Campground: 3027 South Petersburg Road Valley Springs, CA 95252

38.17626, -120.79972 · 38°10'34.5"N 120°47'59.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	55	59	64	69	79	88	95	94	88	78	64	55
Low °F	40	43	45	48	53	59	63	63	61	54	46	40
Precip in	4.0	3.8	3.6	2.1	1.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.2	1.1	2.2	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Acorn Campground Campsite — Photo: USDA · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Acorn Campground

Can you reserve a site at Acorn Campground?: Yes, Acorn Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Acorn Campground have?: 128 sites in total, of which 126 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Acorn Campground?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Acorn Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Acorn Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Acorn Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Acorn Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Highway 4 Corridor 23.5 mi · Facility
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-01.

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