Cherry Valley
Closed — 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.…
Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure
Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
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…
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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.
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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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