Acorn Campground
New Hogan Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: VALLEY SPRINGS, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (595 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.The 4,400 surface-acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/acorn-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Nearby campgrounds: Oak Knoll Campground (VALLEY SPRINGS, CA), Deer Flat Boat In Campground (Valley Springs, CA), Coyote Point (VALLEY SPRINGS, CA), Glory Hole Recreation Area (Sonora, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Acorn Campground
Cell signal at Acorn Campground (VALLEY SPRINGS, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The 4,400 surface-acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam.
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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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — New Hogan Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at New Hogan Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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