Campground

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Climbing

Amenities

  • Campfire Circles
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water (peak season)
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Grills
  • Paved Roads
  • Picnic Tables
  • Self Pay Station
  • Table & Benches
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets

Nearby Attractions

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

Getting Here

Latitude
37° 49' 5.9088" N
Longitude
120° 5' 44.5272" W
From Groveland, drive 9 miles east on State Highway 120, just past the Groveland Ranger Station on Smith Park Road. Look for signs to the campground.

Need to Know

  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
  • No electric hookups at this facility
  • This campground has first-come, first-served single-family campsites
  • A fee will be charged for additional vehicles
  • Facility is not suitable for RVs or trailers
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

  • Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 

  • Click here for more information on Stanislaus National Forest

    • Contact Information

    GROVELAND RANGER STN HWY 120
    GROVELAND, CA 95321

    For campground inquiries, please call: 209-379-2258

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