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.
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.…
Road closure for Forest Road 1N98 due to repairs for the Cherry Valley Dam Spillway Project
Stanislaus National Forest issues closure for Forest Road 1N98, SFPUC to make repairs for the Cherry Valley Dam Spillway Short-Term Improvement Project June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027.
Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads
Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-78 cleaving closed Forest Road No. 8N13 and a portion of Forest Road No. 4N12, two roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Although the Forest generally had a…
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
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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