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Restroom Closures: The Bureau of Reclamation announces that beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2009 portions of the watewater system in the Glory Hole and Tuttletown Recreation Areas at New Melones Reservoir will be shut down for the rehabilitation of the sewage lift stations. The work is scheduled to be completed by May 15, 2009. Facility closures for the Glory Hole Recreation Area include Big Oak campsite 107 with the adjacent restroom, Big Oak campsites 126 and 128 with the adjacent restroom, Ironhorse campsite 1, Ironhorse campsite 18 and the adjacnet resroom, and Ironhorse campsites 53 and 54 and the adjacent restroom. Facility closure for the Tuttletown Recreation Area will include the boat-launch area restroom. During this time, portable restrooms will be available. Additional wastewater system rehabilitaion work in the Tuttletown Recreaton Area is scheduled for fall 2009, soon after the Labor Day weekend. Dates for the wastewater system renovation in Tuttletown will be published at a later time. For additional information, please contact the New Melones Lake Administration Offfice at (209) 536-9094 ext. 0 The office is open Monday through Firday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TUTTLETOWN RECREATION AREA (CA), Central California Area Office, CA

Description

Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake. New Melones Lake, the fifth largest lake in California, is located on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface acre lake is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the 1849 California Gold Rush. At 1,100 feet above sea level, the diverse and resource abundant Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline. Land-based activities include wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and picknicking. Fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing are enjoyed at this large, yet uncrowded lake. Facilities at the Tuttletown Recreation Area include a playground, a hiking & biking trail, campgrounds, day-use areas, multi-lane launch ramp, and a fish cleaning station.

Surrounding communities are popular vacation and retirement destinations and provide necessary services and shopping opportunities. Golfing, snow skiing, river rafting, commercial caves, historical railroad and Native American museums are close by. Year-round interpretive events, a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources, as well as general information and directions are available at the New Melones Lake Visitor Center, located on Highway 49, midway between Sonora and Angels Camp.

For more information visit New Melones Lake Website

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bbq Grills
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Group Camping Facility
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Public Marina
  • Showers
Within 10 Miles
  • Bait
  • Climbing
  • Convenience Store
  • Firewood
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Trails, Bicycle

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. Portions of the campgrounds are open year-round with reservations available year-round. Group campground reservations are also available year-round.

For your safety and security, recreation area gates are closed at night. Gate closure times vary by season and are as follows:

May 1 through September 30: Close 11 p.m.; Open 4 a.m.

October 1 through October 31: Close 10 p.m.; Open 4 a.m.

November 1 through March 31: Close 9 p.m.; Open 4 a.m.

April 1 through April 30: Close 10 p.m.; Open 4 a.m.

2 vehicles and 8 people allowed for each standard site.
1 vehicle and 4 people allowed for each walk-to site.
No extra vehicles allowed.
All vehicles must park on parking pads. Total vehicle length must not exceed driveway length.
No trailers of any kind, boats, RV's, or motorhomes are allowed in the Chamise campground due to limited parking and short turn arounds.

  • All showers are coin operated
  • There are no hookups at this campground
  • Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6' and must be attended at all times
  • Most visitors remove their boats from the lake each night due to unsuitable shoreline mooring.

For more information, please call (209) 536-9094, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed federal holidays) or (209) 536-9543 on weekends between 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Getting There:

Tuttletown Recreation Area (CA)
7200 REYNOLDS FERRY ROAD
Sonora CA 95370

From Sacramento take Highway 99 south to Highway 12 at Lodi. Then take Highway 12 east to Highway 49 at San Andreas. Take Highway 49 south approximately 21 miles. Turn right onto Reynolds Ferry Road and follow the road into the Tuttletown Recreation Area.
OR From Central California and the Bay Area take Highway 108 east from Modesto to Highway 49 at Sonora. Take Highway 49 north approximately 11.5 miles. Turn left onto Reynolds Ferry Road and follow the road into the Tuttletown Recreation Area.
OR From the Bay Area take Highway 4 east from Stockton to Highway 49 at Angels Camp. Then take Highway 49 south approximately 9 miles. Turn right onto Reynolds Ferry Road and follow the road into the Tuttletown Recreation Area.
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Information: (209)536-9094
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