Chamise sits within the Tuttletown Recreation Area on New Melones Lake, managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and open year-round. The hike-in sites require a short but steep carry from the parking area, so packing light helps. Sites have views of the lake and enough tree cover to support hammock use. Campers have found a path to the water for swimming. Reservations are available, and the campground accepts RVs up to 38 feet. Those exploring campgrounds near Jamestown will find Chamise a workable base for lake-focused trips, with drinking water, trash service, and fire rings on-site.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTuttletown RA is located in California near Fall River Lake
Public CampgroundDirections
From town, N 8 mi on Hwy 49 to Reynolds Fairy Rd (acess rd), W 2 mi (E)
Coordinates
37.97846923 N
120.50830997 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/1/26
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/1/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Stockton, CA
- 1 hr 7 min from Modesto, CA
- 1 hr 10 min from Merced, CA
- 1 hr 28 min from Sacramento, CA
