Pines Group Stanislaus
Closed — Open year-round. Reservations available April through September at $138 per night. Winter camping is free and first-come, first-served, but water and toilet paper are not provided.
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
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 10 at 8:39PM PDT until April 10 at 9:15PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
SVRSTO The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North central Tuolumne County in northern California... Northeastern Calaveras County in northern California... Central Amador County in northern California... * Until 915 PM PDT. * At 839 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mountain Ranch, or 10 miles east of San Andreas, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Calaveras Big Trees SP, Rail Road Flat, Mountain Ranch, Dorrington, Lily Gap, Avery, Forest Meadows, Vallecito, Murphys, and Arnold.
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
About
Pines Group Stanislaus attracts large families and groups with its convenient location just 15 miles from Yosemite National Park in Stanislaus National Forest. The tent-only group site sits at 3,200 feet elevation in a tranquil mixed conifer forest near the Tuolumne River, which flows 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River. The campground accommodates up to 50 people and is not suitable for RVs or trailers. The site provides access to the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with an optional two-mile extension. The nearby Tuolumne River offers opportunities for wading and fishing. Winter visitors enjoy proximity to Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley, and Badger Pass ski areas. The campground serves as an ideal base camp for exploring Yosemite's waterfalls and scenery, as well as the Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant, and Mokelumne Wildernesses within Stanislaus National Forest.
Directions
From Groveland, drive 9 miles east on State Highway 120, just past the Groveland Ranger Station on Smith Park Road. Look for signs to the campground.
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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 | $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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