U.S. Forest Service · Stanislaus National Forest

Pines Stanislaus

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. 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.

Reservable12 sites

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	11
Host/management	1
Total	12

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

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

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Stanislaus National Forest

Pines Campground

0 miles away

Reservable

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Pines Group Stanislaus

CA · 1 site

0.1 miles away

Reservable

Stanislaus National Forest

Lost Claim

CA · 10 sites

2.5 miles away

First-come

Stanislaus National Forest

South Fork Campground

3 miles away

First-come

Stanislaus National Forest

Lumsden Bridge Campground

4 miles away

Reservable

Stanislaus National Forest

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)

13 sites

4.9 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.