Sweetwater
Closed for the season. Operates from late April through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
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.
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
Sweetwater Campground is located in a mixed conifer forest setting along Highway 120 in Stanislaus National Forest, approximately 15 miles east of Groveland and in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. The campground offers 12 single camping units with paved interior roads and spurs, making it accessible for both tent campers and RVs up to 32 feet in length. Each campsite is equipped with essential camping furniture including a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and bear box for secure food storage. The campground provides accessible vault toilets and potable well water piped to three faucets throughout the facility during the operating season. The forest setting provides a peaceful atmosphere while maintaining convenient highway access. Nearby attractions include Rainbow Pools just 0.8 miles away with hiking opportunities, Preston Fall Trailhead 7.3 miles away offering a 4.5-mile hike, Carlon Day Use Area 9.8 miles distant, and Buck Meadow 3.1 miles from the campground. The campground's location makes it an ideal base for exploring the western approaches to Yosemite National Park.
Directions
15 miles east of Groveland on Highway 120.
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 | $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 |
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