Campground · California · 11 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

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. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a variety of winter activities.
In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not provided.
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.
Take a scenic drive through Yosemite National Park to view its legendary waterfalls and scenery.
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Management | — | Paved | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
9 miles east of Groveland on Old Highway 120, just east of the Groveland District office.
37.81895, -120.09393 · 37°49'8.2"N 120°5'38.1"W
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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, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-15.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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