California · Camping

Tuttletown Recreation Area

164
sites
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months
  • 164 sites for group and RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,159 ft
  • New Melones

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. At an elevation of 1100 feet, the Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline. Popular activities on and around the large lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and picknicking. The New Melones Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources. *COMING APRIL 2021: A new disc-golf course is being constructed and will be available for play!

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Dec

    Best time to visit Tuttletown Recreation Area

    Best months: February–May and October–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      57° / 38°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 40°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 44°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      7 wet

    5. May

      79° / 52°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 59°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 65°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      96° / 64°

      0 wet

    9. Sep

      91° / 60°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      80° / 52°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      66° / 44°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 38°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Melones Dam Hq, CA, 1.9 mi away at 960 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Acorn Campground

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Oak Knoll Group Camp

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Chamise Campground

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Manzanita Campground

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Glory Recreation Area

~4 min drive

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Angels Camp RV & Camping Resort

~7 min drive

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Columbia Airport Campground

~10 min drive

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South Lake Tulloch R.V. Campground & Marina

~14 min drive

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Tuttletown Recreation Area

164 sites for group and RV and tent camping

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