Pines Stanislaus

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GROVELAND RANGER STN HWY 120
GROVELAND, CA 95321

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.

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 11 sites
Pets allowed: all 11 sites
ADA accessible: 4 of 11 sites
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

9 miles east of Groveland on Old Highway 120, just east of the Groveland District office.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

33 reviews

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Elise B

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Reviewed 22 days ago

Endroit propre mais avec beaucoup de soleil. Heureusement que rainbow pool est à côté

Caleb H

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Reviewed a month ago

Host didn’t mark out campsite as reserved so it was occupied when I arrived. Also there was a very loud party multiple nights, well past midnight each night, and the host never told them to be quiet. Campsite in general not very well kept or in a nice area.

Derek R

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Reviewed a month ago

Yes, it's warmer here than at the higher elevation campsites, but the night we were there it was uncrowded and quiet. I think there was only one family camping there besides us. Once the sun went to rest and the stars came out, it cooled off too.

Verena P

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Reviewed 2 months ago

quiet place

Kevin W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Site was level. Cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen at a campground with vault toilets.

Beverly M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

It’s a secluded, small campground. Great location to drive into Yosemite. Nice dark sky.