Openings · last 7 days
61
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 61 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233683
When Acorn Campground reopens
Acorn Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
117
Openings · last 90 days
127
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 127 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 03:00 and 04:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 40 of 127 detected openings (31.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–20 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 003 | 16 | 12.6% |
| 098 | 6 | 4.7% |
| 127 | 5 | 3.9% |
| 050 | 5 | 3.9% |
| 071 | 5 | 3.9% |
Site 003 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 16. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 126 monitored sites
Of the 23,058 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 12,477 open for online reservation · 1,058 reserved · 9,523 closed.
Where the open windows are
45.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 12,477 of 23,058 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online45.9%
Open site-nights12,477 / 23,058
Reserved (of online inventory)1,058 / 13,535
Weekday openings7,477
Weekend openings5,000
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 7,477 fall on weekdays and 5,000 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 2,170 of 3,906 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 126 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 66 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 66 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 66 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 69 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 69 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 70 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 70 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 66 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 69 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 70 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 070 | 181 |
| 110 | 181 |
| 111 | 181 |
| 112 | 181 |
| 123 | 181 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
12,477 open site-nights across 126 sites at Acorn Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 365 2-night, 349 3-night, 120 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 033.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 122 sites take 25 ft, 120 sites take 35 ft, 115 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 126 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 070 | 40 ft | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 110 | 40 ft | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 111 | 40 ft | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 112 | 40 ft | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 123 | 40 ft | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 097 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 109 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 113 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 114 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 115 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 116 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 117 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 121 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 122 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 128 | 36 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 130 | 40 ft | None | 179 | 174 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| 064 | 40 ft | None | 178 | 167 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +166 more |
| 065 | 40 ft | None | 178 | 167 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +166 more |
| 069 | 40 ft | None | 178 | 174 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +166 more |
| 104 | 40 ft | None | 177 | 174 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +165 more |
| 120 | 40 ft | None | 177 | 167 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +165 more |
| 124 | 40 ft | None | 177 | 167 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +165 more |
| 126 | 40 ft | None | 177 | 139 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +165 more |
| 075 | 40 ft | None | 176 | 164 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +164 more |
| 108 | 40 ft | None | 176 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +164 more |
| 132 | 40 ft | None | 176 | 167 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +164 more |
| 067 | 40 ft | None | 175 | 167 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +163 more |
| 094 | 40 ft | None | 175 | 167 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +163 more |
| 095 | 40 ft | None | 175 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +163 more |
| 119 | 40 ft | None | 175 | 167 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +163 more |
| 125 | 40 ft | None | 175 | 153 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +163 more |
| 076 | 40 ft | None | 174 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +162 more |
| 087 | 20 ft | None | 174 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +162 more |
| 081 | 40 ft | None | 173 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +161 more |
| 086 | 20 ft | None | 173 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +161 more |
| 106 | 40 ft | None | 173 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +161 more |
| 129 | 30 ft | None | 173 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +161 more |
| 066 | 40 ft | None | 172 | 167 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 068 | 40 ft | None | 172 | 111 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +160 more |
| 074 | 40 ft | None | 172 | 146 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +160 more |
| 088 | 40 ft | None | 172 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +160 more |
| 090 | 40 ft | None | 172 | 132 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +160 more |
| 118 | 40 ft | None | 172 | 125 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +160 more |
| 103 | 40 ft | None | 171 | 166 nights | Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +159 more |
| 077 | 40 ft | None | 170 | 153 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +158 more |
| 078 | 40 ft | None | 170 | 132 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +158 more |
| 084 | 40 ft | None | 170 | 153 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 7 +158 more |
| 102 | 40 ft | None | 170 | 145 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +158 more |
| 107 | 40 ft | None | 170 | 153 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +158 more |
| 071 | 40 ft | None | 168 | 111 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +156 more |
| 072 | 40 ft | None | 168 | 111 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +156 more |
| 082 | 40 ft | None | 168 | 132 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +156 more |
| 085 | 40 ft | None | 168 | 139 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +156 more |
| 083 | 40 ft | None | 167 | 132 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +155 more |
| 096 | 40 ft | None | 167 | 91 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +155 more |
| 105 | 40 ft | None | 167 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +155 more |
| 089 | 20 ft | None | 166 | 159 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16 +154 more |
| 079 | 40 ft | None | 165 | 132 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +153 more |
| 100 | 40 ft | None | 165 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +153 more |
| 073 | 40 ft | None | 164 | 111 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +152 more |
About Acorn Campground
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.
126 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups114 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 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
2713 Hogan Dam Road, Valley Springs, CA 95252-9510209-772-1343
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Acorn Campground?
Reservations for Acorn Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 12,477 of 23,058 tracked site-nights are currently open (54.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 127 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Acorn Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 61 site-date openings at Acorn Campground in the last 7 days, 117 over 30 days and 127 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Acorn Campground?
349 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 033. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Acorn Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
120 of the 126 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Acorn Campground?
January 2027, with 2,170 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 3,906.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Acorn Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-20 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Acorn Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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