South Fork Campground
Closed — Closed due to storm damage to Lumsden Road. The campground is also overgrown and not currently maintained. Typical season runs May through September when accessible. Lumsden Road has a 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.…
Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure
Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
(The following two sentences are in Spanish relaying information on the importance of this notice. Translated to English, it would read as follows: [This notice contains important information regarding your drinking water, please read the Spanish notice if it is included. If the Spanish notice is…
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 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow. 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. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
About
South Fork Campground is situated at a low elevation near the confluence of the South Fork Tuolumne River and the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River in Stanislaus National Forest's Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Located approximately one mile from Lumsden Campground and Lumsden Bridge Campground, this primitive campground offers a remote riverside camping experience. The campground lies within the Rim Fire burned area, and visitors should use caution as potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows. Trees weakened by fire damage and drought may fall at any time, particularly during high winds or heavy rain. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, bear box, and campfire pit with grill. A vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water. Campers can treat or filter water from the river if it is running. The area offers opportunities for fishing, non-motorized boating, and day hiking along the Wild & Scenic River corridor. Access to South Fork Campground requires traveling on Lumsden Road (Forest Route 1N10), an unpaved, narrow road that descends to the canyon floor. The road is not recommended for RVs or trailers due to its challenging conditions. Lumsden Road is subject to seasonal closures from December 15 to April 15 and may close during inclement weather.
Directions
From Groveland, travel approximately 7.5 miles east on Highway 120 to Ferretti Road. Turn left (north) onto Ferretti Road and travel 1 mile. 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.
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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 | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 962-7825 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| South Fork Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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