Can you reserve a site at Lost Claim?

Yes, Lost Claim is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Lost Claim?

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

Are pets allowed at Lost Claim?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Claim.

Are campfires allowed at Lost Claim?

Campfires are allowed at Lost Claim. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lost Claim, California — 10 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
10 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 15 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: LOST CLAIM

Site types

7 Tent Only Nonelectric
3 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

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

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10 campsites at Lost Claim

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
01	LOST CLAIM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	15 ft	6	🐾
02	LOST CLAIM	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	—	6	🐾
03	LOST CLAIM	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	6	🐾
04	LOST CLAIM	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	—	Slight	—	6	🐾
05	LOST CLAIM	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	6	🐾
06	LOST CLAIM	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	6	🐾
07	LOST CLAIM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
08	LOST CLAIM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
09	LOST CLAIM	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	6	🐾
10	LOST CLAIM	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	—	6	🐾

Getting there

From Groveland, Take State Highway 120 east for 12 miles. The campground is just east of the Groveland Ranger District Office.

37.82111, -120.04861 · 37°49'16.0"N 120°2'55.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	7.4	6.7	5.8	3.0	1.5	0.5	0.1	0.0	0.2	2.6	3.1	6.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.7 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 Lost Claim

Can you reserve a site at Lost Claim?: Yes, Lost Claim is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lost Claim have?: 10 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Claim?: 15 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lost Claim?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Claim.
Are campfires allowed at Lost Claim?: Campfires are allowed at Lost Claim. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$25.00 for a single-family site

Restrictions:

Not recommended for trailers or RVs. 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 g

Accessibility:

Most sites as well as the restrooms and hand pump for water are not wheelchair accessible.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lost Claim

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pines Stanislaus 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pines Group Stanislaus 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hodgdon Meadow Campground 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rim of the World Vista 0.5 mi · Facility
Lumsden Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
South Fork Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
Rainbow Pool Day Use Area 1.9 mi · Facility
Lumsden Bridge Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Pines Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
Big Oak Flat Information Station 9.6 mi · Visitor Center
Hunter Creek 10.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 209-379-2258
Email Help.Stanislaus.Groveland@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-15.

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