Can you reserve a site at Cherry Valley?

Yes, Cherry Valley is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cherry Valley?

24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cherry Valley?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cherry Valley.

Are campfires allowed at Cherry Valley?

Campfires are allowed at Cherry Valley. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cherry Valley, California — 45 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
45 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 24 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: CHERRY VALLEY

Site types

31 Standard Nonelectric
14 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

45 campsites at Cherry Valley

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
002	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	6	🐾
003	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	6	🐾
004	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
005	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
006	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
007	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
008	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
009	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
010	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
011	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
012	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
013	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
014	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	12	🐾
015	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
016	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
017	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
018	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
019	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
020	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
021	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
022	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	12	🐾
023	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
024	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
025	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	12	🐾
026	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
027	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
028	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
029	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
030	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
031	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
032	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
033	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	12	🐾
034	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
035	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
036	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
037	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
038	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
039	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	12	🐾
040	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
041	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
042	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
043	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
044	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
045	CHERRY VALLEY	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
046	CHERRY VALLEY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

Campground can be reached from Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road also known as Forest Road (FR) 1N07 or from Cottonwood Road also known as FR 1N04.

-Traveling from Hwy 120, go East from Groveland 13.8 miles turn left on Cherry Lake Road/1N07 for 23.5 miles where it becomes Cottonwood Road. Turn left and travel approximately 0.5 miles North. You will see the Cherry Valley Campground sign turn right North East .75 miles to campground.

-Traveling from Tuolumne, turn onto Buchanan Road this turns into Cottonwood Road/1N04 and travel approximately 30 miles. Turn left at Cherry Valley Campground sign. NOTE: The Tuolumne route is advisable for RV’s and towing.

37.98556, -119.91694 · 37°59'8.0"N 119°55'1.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	51	55	61	70	81	89	89	82	70	57	49
Low °F	31	31	33	37	44	51	58	57	53	45	36	31
Precip in	9.7	8.3	7.4	3.9	2.6	0.8	0.3	0.1	0.4	2.7	4.6	8.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cherry Valley

Can you reserve a site at Cherry Valley?: Yes, Cherry Valley is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cherry Valley have?: 45 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cherry Valley?: 24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cherry Valley?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cherry Valley.
Are campfires allowed at Cherry Valley?: Campfires are allowed at Cherry Valley. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cherry Valley also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cherry Valley's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$29.00 for a single-family site
$58.00 for a double-family site

Restrictions:

Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is 6. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Campfire permits are not required in developed campgrounds. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you fo

Accessibility:

Several sites as well as restrooms and water faucets are wheelchair accessible.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cherry Valley

Dimond O 11.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cherry Lake 0.7 mi · Facility
Dimond O Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
Middle Fork Day Use Area 9.3 mi · Facility
Hull Creek Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
Hull Creek / Trout Creek 10.5 mi · Facility
Lumsden Bridge Campground 11.3 mi · Campground
Carlon Day Use Area 12.2 mi · Facility
South Fork Campground 12.3 mi · Campground
Rainbow Pool Day Use Area 12.4 mi · Facility
Lumsden Campground 12.5 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 209-379-2258
Email Help.Stanislaus.Groveland@AmericanLL.com
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-15.

Cherry Valley