Closed

Temporarily closed due to storm damage. Lumsden Road is also subject to seasonal closure December 15 to April 15 under the Motorized Travel Management Plan.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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.

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…

Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure

Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure

Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition

Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition

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 is situated on a low elevation pine and oak forested site along the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area of Stanislaus National Forest. Located approximately one mile from South Fork Campground and two miles from Lumsden Bridge Campground, this primitive campground offers 10 sites for tent camping and adventurous visitors seeking a more remote experience. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, bear box for food storage, and a campfire pit with grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Potable water is not provided; campers must treat or filter water from the Tuolumne River if it is running. The campground sits at approximately 1,500 feet elevation. Access to Lumsden Campground requires traveling 5 miles on steep, narrow Lumsden Road (Forest Route 1N01), which is not recommended for RVs or trailers. The campground is popular for fishing, non-motorized boating, and day hiking along the scenic river corridor. Maximum stay is 14 days, with a limit of 6 people per site.

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 (north) side of the road. RVs and trailers are not recommended on Lumsden Road.

Amenities

Water No
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 $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

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