Lumsden Campground
Currently closed due to storm damage to Lumsden Road. Contact the Groveland Ranger District for updated access information. When open, the campground operates first-come, first-served. Lumsden Road is also subject to seasonal closure from December 15 to April 15.
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
Lumsden Campground occupies a scenic spot on the banks of the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River, approximately one mile from South Fork Campground and two miles from Lumsden Bridge Campground in the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. The low-elevation setting features pine and oak forest, providing access to river activities including fishing and kayaking. This is a primitive, first-come, first-served campground with basic amenities. Each site includes a picnic table, bear box, and campfire pit with grill. A vault toilet serves the campground. There is no potable water; campers can filter water from the river but must treat it before drinking. Sites accommodate up to 6 people with a 14-day maximum stay. Access is via Lumsden Road (Forest Route 1N01), a steep and winding road that is not recommended for RVs or trailers. The road is seasonally closed from December 15 to April 15 and may close during inclement weather.
Directions
From Groveland, travel approximately 7.5 miles east to Ferretti Road. Turn left (north) onto Ferretti Road. Travel 1 mile and turn right (east) onto Lumsden Road/Forest Route 1N01. Travel approximately 5 miles to the campground on the left. The road is steep and winding; RVs and trailers are not recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 532-3671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Lumsden Campground | |
| Stanislaus NF Alerts & Closures |
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