South Fork Campground
Currently closed due to storm damage. Lumsden Road is closed to public access. The site is overgrown and not being maintained. No reopening date announced.
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
South Fork Campground sits at a low elevation near where the South Fork Tuolumne River meets the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River, approximately one mile from Lumsden and Lumsden Bridge campgrounds within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area of Stanislaus National Forest. The setting offers access to river fishing, day hiking, and non-motorized boating. Each campsite includes a picnic table, bear box, and fire pit with grill. A vault toilet serves the campground. There is no potable water on site; campers can obtain water from the river but must treat it before drinking. The campground does not accept reservations and operates on a first-come, first-served basis when open. Access is via Lumsden Road (Forest Route 1N10), a rough road not recommended for RVs or trailers. The road is seasonally closed December 15 through April 15 and may close during inclement weather. The area was impacted by the Rim Fire, and visitors should use caution around weakened trees and avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain.
Directions
From Groveland, travel approximately 7.5 miles east on Highway 120 to Ferretti Road. Turn left (north) onto Ferretti Road. Travel 1 mile and turn right (east) onto Lumsden Road/Forest Route 1N10. Travel approximately 5.5 miles to the campground on the right (south) side of the road. RVs and trailers are not recommended on Lumsden Road.
Location
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 | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 532-3671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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