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Acorn Campground

2 mi southeast of Valley Springs, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Mar–May & Oct–Novbest months

About Acorn Campground

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. 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…

  • Managed by: New Hogan Lake, USACE
  • Where: 2 mi southeast of Valley Springs, CA · 38.17626, -120.79972

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingWildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sportsHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

56°
39°Jan
60°
41°Feb
65°
43°Mar
70°
45°Apr
79°
51°May
89°
56°Jun
95°
61°Jul
94°
60°Aug
89°
57°Sep
78°
50°Oct
65°
43°Nov
55°
38°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Acorn Campground from above

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Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 0.2 mi
Water fill-up: 21.2 mi
Propane: 19.4 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.