Sweetwater
Open for the season. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served. Potable water is operational May through September. Visitors should use caution in the Rim Fire burned area due to potentially weakened trees.
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.…
Forest order limiting occupancy and use remains in effect
Forest order STF-16-2026-09, limits occupancy and use in developed and undeveloped locations from July 31, 2026, through July 30, 2029. This order supersedes Forest Order STF-16-2022-06 executed July 28, 2022, for the same purpose.
About
Sweetwater Campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest adjacent to Highway 120, approximately 15 miles east of Groveland and within easy reach of Yosemite National Park's western entrance. The campground provides 12 single-unit sites on gravel surfaces, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and bear-resistant food storage box. Facilities include accessible vault toilets and potable water from three faucets distributed throughout the grounds, though water is only operational during the summer season (May through September). No hookups or dump stations are available. The area was affected by the Rim Fire and visitors should exercise caution around potentially weakened trees, especially during high winds. Nearby attractions include Rainbow Pools (0.8 miles), Preston Falls Trailhead (7.3 miles), and Carlon Day Use Area (9.8 miles). Buck Meadows, with supplies and services, is just 3.1 miles away.
Directions
15 miles east of Groveland on Highway 120.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Stanislaus.Groveland@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (801) 226-3564 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Stanislaus NF Alerts |
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