Cherry Valley
Closed for the winter season. Generally opens the last Friday in April for fishing season opener and operates through fall, with dates weather dependent.
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.…
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
From Recreation.gov
Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Information: [Recreation.gov][1] Christmas Tree cutting permits will go on sale on Friday, October 10, 2025. Christmas trees are $10.00 each and there is a maximum of two (2) trees per permit for a total of $20.00. Fourth graders can use their Every Kid Outdoors pass to obtain one (1) free tree. There is an additional $2.50 reservation fee for all permits. Tree cutting dates are Friday, November 28, 2025, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Starting in 2026, Christmas trees will increase in price to $20.00 per tree. [1]: http://Recreation.gov
About
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains at over 4,700 feet elevation, Cherry Valley Campground offers a peaceful mountain camping experience in a mixed conifer forest setting. Located about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, the campground provides access to Cherry Lake, the largest lake in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground features 41 single sites and 5 double sites with paved roads and spurs. Anglers are drawn to Cherry Lake for its excellent fishing opportunities, with healthy populations of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout. A boat ramp near the dam provides convenient lake access for boating, water sports, and swimming. Lake access from the campground is available via a hiking trail. The area offers numerous opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding national forest. The campground is located approximately 1 hour east of Tuolumne City and 1 hour northeast of Groveland, with the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park about 2.5 hours away. Access requires traveling on winding mountain roads. The route from Tuolumne via Cottonwood Road is recommended for RVs, as Cherry Lake Road from Groveland is narrow and steep, not suitable for large RVs or trailers.
Directions
From Groveland on Hwy 120, travel east 13.8 miles and turn left on Cherry Lake Road (FR 1N07) for 23.5 miles to Cottonwood Road. Turn left and travel 0.5 miles north, then turn right at the Cherry Valley Campground sign and continue 0.75 miles to the campground. From Tuolumne, take Buchanan Road which becomes Cottonwood Road (FR 1N04) for approximately 30 miles to the campground sign and turn left. The Tuolumne route is recommended for RVs and towing, as Cherry Lake Road is narrow and steep.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $33 - $66 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 70ft |
| 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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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