## Overview

Dimond O is ideally located closest to Yosemite National Park's Big Oak Flat
entrance and Hetch Hetchy. It's nestled near the banks of the scenic Middle
Fork Toulumne River, where warm summer days can be spent wading and fly
fishing in the refreshing waters.

## Recreation

Nearby trails include the Carlon Falls Trail near the Carlon Day Use Area, and
Yosemite National Park trails accessible from Hetch Hetchy.  
  
The Middle Fork Toulumne River is a popular spot for swimming, wading and
rainbow trout fishing.

## Facilities

The campground offers single and double-family sites, many of which are
accessible. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible
vault toilets and drinking water. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Firewood
is available for a fee.

## Natural Features

Some sites overlook the river and others are tucked among cedar and ponderosa
pine trees. The Tuolumne River runs for about 150 miles from the central
Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

## Nearby Attractions

Take a scenic drive through Yosemite to explore its legendary landscapes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Dimond O is ideally located closest to Yosemite National Park's Big Oak Flat entrance and Hetch Hetchy. It's nestled near the banks of the scenic Middle Fork Toulumne River, where warm summer days can be spent wading and fly fishing in the refreshing waters.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Nearby trails include the Carlon Falls Trail near the Carlon Day Use Area, and Yosemite National Park trails accessible from Hetch Hetchy.
<br/><br/>
The Middle Fork Toulumne River is a popular spot for swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers single and double-family sites, many of which are accessible. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Firewood is available for a fee.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Some sites overlook the river and others are tucked among cedar and ponderosa pine trees. The Tuolumne River runs for about 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take a scenic drive through Yosemite to explore its legendary landscapes.

Dimond O Camprground Entrance

DIMOND O

Dimond O Campground Trail Sign

Dimond O Campground Toilets

Dimond O

## Overview

Sweetwater Campground is located on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to
Highway 120, in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. Sites offer camping
furniture (picnic tables, campfire pit with grill). Accessible vault toilets
and potable water is available.

## Facilities

Sweetwater Campground has 12 single camping units. All units are suitable for
tents & RV's (32 ft. max). All interior and spur roads are poaved. Each unit
contains at least one picnic table, fire ring and bear box. This is one double
vault toilet until (2 toilets). Well water is available and is piped to 3
faucets throughout the campground.

## Nearby Attractions

Rainbow Pools is .8 miles from campground and has hiking around it.

Preston Fall Trailhead is 7.3 miles from the campground and is a 4.5 mile
hike.

Carlon Day Use area is 9.8 miles from the campground.

Buck Meadow is 3.1 miles from the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Sweetwater Campground is located on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to Highway 120, in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. Sites offer camping furniture (picnic tables, campfire pit with grill). Accessible vault toilets and potable water is available. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Sweetwater Campground has 12 single camping units. All units are suitable for tents & RV's (32 ft. max). All interior and spur roads are poaved. Each unit contains at least one picnic table, fire ring and bear box. This is one double vault toilet until (2 toilets). Well water is available and is piped to 3 faucets throughout the campground. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Rainbow Pools is .8 miles from campground and has hiking around it.</p>
<p>Preston Fall Trailhead is 7.3 miles from the campground and is a 4.5 mile hike.</p>
<p>Carlon Day Use area is 9.8 miles from the campground.</p>
<p>Buck Meadow is 3.1 miles from the campground.</p>

Sweetwater Campground Stanislaus National Forest Welcome Sign

Picnic Table and surrounding area

Vault Toilet

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)

Lumsden Bridge Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on
the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River, approximately one mile from South Fork
Campground and two miles from Lumsden Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden
Recreation Area.

Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet
is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from river, if
running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.

| **CAUTION - BURNED AREA**  
**Please use caution while in the**  
Rim Fire Burned Area.  
Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris
flows.  
Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall
at any time.  
Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas.Be alert for
falling objects and do not linger around large trees.Avoid the area during
high winds or heavy rain.  
---|---

<div id="slider"><img alt="Lumsden Bridge Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525339.jpg" title="Lumsden Bridge Campground"/> <img alt="Lumsden Bridge Campground Tuolumne River" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525336.jpg" title="Lumsden Bridge Campground Tuolumne River"/> <img alt="Lumsden Bridge Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525340.jpg" title="Lumsden Bridge Campground"/> <img alt="Lumsden Bridge Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525337.jpg" title="Lumsden Bridge Campground Sign"/> <img alt="Lumsden Bridge Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525334.jpg" title="Lumsden Bridge Campground Restroom"/></div><p> </p><p>Lumsden Bridge Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=14975&actid=79" rel="nofollow">Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River</a>, approximately one mile from <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14935&actid=29" rel="nofollow">South Fork Campground</a> and two miles from <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14929&actid=29" rel="nofollow">Lumsden Campground</a>, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area.</p><p>Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.</p><table width="100%"><colgroup><col width="124"/><col width="385"/></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><div><img alt="snag tree" height="184" src="%E2%80%9D/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprd3796487.png" width="124"/></div></td><td><div><strong><span>CAUTION - BURNED AREA</span></strong> <br/><strong>Please use caution while in the</strong><br/><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/home/?cid=stelprdb5442963" rel="nofollow">Rim Fire Burned Area</a>.<br/>Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows.<br/>Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time.<br/>Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas.</div><div>Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees.</div><div>Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain.</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Lumsden Bridge Campground

South Fork Campground is on a low elevation site near the confluence of the
South Fork Tuolumne River and the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River approximately
one mile from Lumsden Campground and Lumsden Bridge Campground, within the
Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area.

Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet
is available in the campground. Untreated water available from river, if
running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.

| **CAUTION - BURNED AREA**  
**Please use caution while in the**  
Rim Fire Burned Area.  
Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris
flows.  
Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall
at any time.  
Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas.Be alert for
falling objects and do not linger around large trees.Avoid the area during
high winds or heavy rain.  
---|---

<div id="slider"><img alt="South Fork Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525330.jpg" title="South Fork Campground"/> <img alt="South Fork Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525328.jpg" title="South Fork Campground Sign"/> <img alt="South Fork Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525327.jpg" title="South Fork Campground Restroom"/></div><p> </p><p>South Fork Campground is on a low elevation site near the confluence of the South Fork Tuolumne River and the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=14975&actid=79" rel="nofollow">Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River</a> approximately one mile from <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14929&actid=29" rel="nofollow">Lumsden Campground</a> and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14931&actid=29" rel="nofollow">Lumsden Bridge Campground</a>, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area.</p><p>Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.</p><table width="100%"><colgroup><col width="124"/><col width="385"/></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><div><img alt="snag tree" height="184" src="%E2%80%9D/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprd3796487.png" width="124"/></div></td><td><div><strong><span>CAUTION - BURNED AREA</span></strong> <br/><strong>Please use caution while in the</strong><br/><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/home/?cid=stelprdb5442963" rel="nofollow">Rim Fire Burned Area</a>.<br/>Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows.<br/>Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time.<br/>Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas.</div><div>Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees.</div><div>Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain.</div></td></tr></tbody></table>

South Fork Campground

## Overview

Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15
miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern
California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only
Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas of the Stanislaus National
Forest. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash
laws.

## Recreation

Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the
option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the
Tuolumne River for wading and fishing.

## Facilities

The 10 camping sites are all suited for tents. Sites 1, 7, and 8 would also
accommodate tent trailers. The roads and spurs are native surface or gravel.
Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring. Drinking
water and vault toilets are available.

## Natural Features

**At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a mixed conifer
forest with ample shade at each campsite. Nearby is the Tuolumne River, which
flows for 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevadas to the San Joaquin
River.**

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

## Nearby Attractions

Take a scenic drive through Yosemite and explore its legendary waterfalls.
Enjoy world class fishing on the Tuolumne River or at one of the many lakes in
this western Sierra Nevada location. Go hiking on one of the many nearby
trails. The town of Groveland boasts many shopping and tourist activities;
check with the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau for more information.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California.  Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas of the Stanislaus National Forest.
Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the Tuolumne River for wading and fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The 10 camping sites are all suited for tents.  Sites 1, 7, and 8 would also accommodate tent trailers.  The roads and spurs are native surface or gravel.  Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring.  Drinking water and vault toilets are available.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<b> At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a mixed conifer forest with ample shade at each campsite.  Nearby is the Tuolumne River, which flows for 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevadas to the San Joaquin River. </b>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take a scenic drive through Yosemite and explore its legendary waterfalls.  Enjoy world class fishing on the Tuolumne River or at one of the many lakes in this western Sierra Nevada location.  Go hiking on one of the many nearby trails.  The town of Groveland boasts many shopping and tourist activities; check with the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau for more information.

Lost Claim Campground Highway Entrance

Lost Claim Campground Toilet Facilities

Lost Claim Campground Entrance

Lost Claim Campground Water pump

Lost Claim Campground

Lost Claim

Lumsden Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the
Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River approximately one mile from South Fork Campground
and two miles from Lumsden Bridge Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden
Recreation Area.

Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and a campfire pit with a grill. A
vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from
river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.

<link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider"><img alt="Lumsden  Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525345.jpg" title="Lumsden Campground" /> <img alt="Lumsden Campground Tuolumne River" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525347.jpg" title="Lumsden Campground Tuolumne River" /> <img alt="Lumsden Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525346.jpg" title="Lumsden Campground Sign" /> <img alt="Lumsden Campground Tuolumne River" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525349.jpg" title="Lumsden Campground Tuolumne River" /> <img alt="Lumsden Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525344.jpg" title="Lumsden Campground Restroom" /></div><p>Lumsden Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=14975&amp;actid=79">Tuolumne Wild &amp; Scenic River</a>&nbsp;approximately one mile from <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14935&amp;actid=29">South Fork Campground</a>&nbsp;and two miles from <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14931&amp;actid=29">Lumsden Bridge Campground</a>, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area.</p><p>Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.</p>

Lumsden Campground

## Overview

Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground
offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers
about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City,
1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of
Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road
to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.

## Recreation

There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for
exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam,
conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy
a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.

## Facilities

Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and
spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and
vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat
weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of
fishing season, the last Friday in April. Pets are welcome, but must be
compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.

## Natural Features

Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry
Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to
Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout,
German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.<h2>Recreation</h2>
There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of fishing season, the last Friday in April.

Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Cherry Valley Campground Entrance Sign

Cherry Valley Campground Amphitheater

CHERRY VALLEY

Cherry Valley Campground

Cherry Valley

Due to road construction, the highway from Black Oak to Cherry Valley
Campground is currently closed and will remain closed until repairs are
completed. Highway 120 from Groveland to Cherry Lake Road is the only access
to Cherry Valley Campground. This is a narrow and winding road with several
sharp turns; long trailers or RVs are not advised. Travel at your own risk.

## Overview

Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 miles from the Yosemite
National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for
visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas
within Stanislaus National Forest, including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and
Mokelumne Wildernesses. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne
County leash laws.

## Recreation

Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the
option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the
Tuolumne River for wading and fishing. Winter sports are very popular in the
area as well. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a
variety of winter activities.

## Facilities

In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not provided.

## Natural Features

The tranquil campground sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet, in a mixed conifer
forest. The Tuolumne River is nearby, which flows for 150 mies from the
central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River.

## Nearby Attractions

Take a scenic drive through Yosemite National Park to view its legendary
waterfalls and scenery.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus National Forest, including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wildernesses. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the Tuolumne River for wading and fishing. Winter sports are very popular in the area as well. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a variety of winter activities.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not provided.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The tranquil campground sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet, in a mixed conifer forest. The Tuolumne River is nearby, which flows for 150 mies from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Take a scenic drive through Yosemite National Park to view its legendary waterfalls and scenery.</p>

The Pines Campground

Pines Stanislaus

The Pines Campground is on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to the
Little Golden Forest Trail and near the Groveland Ranger District Office. The
campground includes a large group site.

Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. Vault toilets
and potable water is available in the campground during summer.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480569" rel="nofollow"><img alt="The Pines Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480569.jpg" title="The Pines Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480570" rel="nofollow"><img alt="The Pines Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480570.jpg" title="The Pines Campground Restroom"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480571" rel="nofollow"><img alt="The Pines Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480571.jpg" title="The Pines Campground"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480572" rel="nofollow"><img alt="The Pines Trail " src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480572.jpg" title="The Pines Trail"/></a></div><p>The Pines Campground is on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to the Little Golden Forest Trail and near the Groveland Ranger District Office. The campground includes a large group site.</p><p>Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. Vault toilets and potable water is available in the campground during summer.</p>

Pines Campground

## Overview

Pines Group Campground attracts large families and groups friends with its
convenient location, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in
northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only
Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus National
Forest, including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wildernesses. Pets
are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.

## Recreation

Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the
option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the
Tuolumne River for wading and fishing.  
  
Winter sports are very popular in the area as well. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley
and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a variety of winter activities.

## Facilities

The tent-only group site is open year-round and can accommodate up to 50
people. In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not
provided.

## Natural Features

The tranquil campground sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet, in a mixed conifer
forest. The Tuolumne River is nearby, which flows for 150 mies from the
central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

## Nearby Attractions

Take a scenic drive through Yosemite National Park to view its legendary
waterfalls and scenery.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pines Group Campground attracts large families and groups friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus National Forest, including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wildernesses.
Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the Tuolumne River for wading and fishing.
<br/><br/>
Winter sports are very popular in the area as well. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a variety of winter activities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The tent-only group site is open year-round and can accommodate up to 50 people. In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not provided.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The tranquil campground sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet, in a mixed conifer forest. The Tuolumne River is nearby, which flows for 150 mies from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take a scenic drive through Yosemite National Park to view its legendary waterfalls and scenery.

PINES GROUP STANISLAUS

Pines Group Stanislaus

Forested site adjacent to the Pines Campground. The Pine's group site has
picnic tables, bear boxes, and a campfire pit with a grill.

<link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480569"><img alt="The Pines Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480569.jpg" title="The Pines Campground" /></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480570"><img alt="The Pines Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480570.jpg" title="The Pines Campground Restroom" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480571"><img alt="The Pines Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480571.jpg" title="The Pines Campground" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd480572"><img alt="The Pines Trail " src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd480572.jpg" title="The Pines Trail" /></a></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Forested site adjacent to the Pines Campground. The Pine&#39;s group site has&nbsp;picnic tables, bear boxes, and&nbsp;a campfire pit with a grill.</p>

Pines Group Campground

The Hunter Creek area east of Tuolumne City on the south end of the Mi Wok
Ranger District offers 100 miles of roads open to OHV use. Future site
specific analysis may result in trail opportunities being developed. The
riding area ranges in elevation of 2500 feet at Hunter Creek to 5800 feet at
Duckwall Mountain. The riding area is open all year, but access on some roads
may be blocked due to snow in winter months. River Ranch Campground off
Cottonwood Road offers full service camping facilities near the riding area
seasonally. The campground is open March 1- November 1. OHV use is not
permitted within the campground or on Cottonwood Road. Adjacent areas offer
no-service, dispersed camping opportunities.

For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service
lands, please visit the California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation
Website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.

<p>The Hunter Creek area east of Tuolumne City on the south end of the Mi Wok Ranger District offers 100 miles of roads open to OHV use. Future site specific analysis may result in trail opportunities being developed. The riding area ranges in elevation of 2500 feet at Hunter Creek to 5800 feet at Duckwall Mountain. The riding area is open all year, but access on some roads may be blocked due to snow in winter months. River Ranch Campground off Cottonwood Road offers full service camping facilities near the riding area seasonally. The campground is open March 1- November 1. OHV use is not permitted within the campground or on Cottonwood Road. Adjacent areas offer no-service, dispersed camping opportunities.</p><p>For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the <a href="http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/">California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Website</a> at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.</p>

Hunter Creek

**Limited Water Available** : Please be aware that we are seeing a low levels
of potable water in the campground. We do apologize for the inconvenience but
there is a possibility you may not have water at the time of your reservation.
Please use the water for your necessities and Bring Extra Water Incase of
outage. Bring water for things Like Cooking, Cleaning, drinking, etc. Thank
you so much for your patience.

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