Pines Group Stanislaus
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates April through September with full services. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Free winter camping is available October through March without water service or restroom supplies.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
Temporary road closure of Forest Service Road 1S28B for Mountain Tunnel Improvement Projects
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…
Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15
At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake
About
Pines Group Campground offers a secluded tent-only group camping experience in Stanislaus National Forest, positioned just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary. The campground sits at 3,200 feet elevation in a tranquil mixed conifer forest, providing an ideal base camp for exploring both Yosemite and the surrounding wilderness areas including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant, and Mokelumne Wildernesses. The single group site accommodates up to 50 people and includes picnic tables, bear boxes for food storage, and campfire pits with grills. Vault toilets are available, and potable water is provided during the operating season. The adjacent Little Golden Forest Trail offers easy hiking with a half-mile interpretive loop and optional two-mile extension. Winter sports enthusiasts can access Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley, and Badger Pass Ski Areas from the campground. The nearby Tuolumne River provides opportunities for wading and fishing. Firewood must be purchased locally, and all food must be stored properly in bear boxes or vehicles.
Directions
From Groveland, drive 9 miles east on State Highway 120, just past the Groveland Ranger Station on Smith Park Road. Follow signs to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Stanislaus.Groveland@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (209) 379-2258 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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