Stanislaus National Forest Cherry Valley Campground

## Overview

Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.

## Recreation

There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.

## Facilities

Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of fishing season, the last Friday in April. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.

## Natural Features

Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.

Cherry Valley

Hetch Hetchy

Lake Alpine Silver Valley Campground

## Overview

Dimond O is ideally located closest to Yosemite National Park's Big Oak Flat entrance and Hetch Hetchy. It's nestled near the banks of the scenic Middle Fork Toulumne River, where warm summer days can be spent wading and fly fishing in the refreshing waters.

## Recreation

Nearby trails include the Carlon Falls Trail near the Carlon Day Use Area, and Yosemite National Park trails accessible from Hetch Hetchy.   
  
The Middle Fork Toulumne River is a popular spot for swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing.

## Facilities

The campground offers single and double-family sites, many of which are accessible. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Firewood is available for a fee.

## Natural Features

Some sites overlook the river and others are tucked among cedar and ponderosa pine trees. The Tuolumne River runs for about 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River. 

## Nearby Attractions

Take a scenic drive through Yosemite to explore its legendary landscapes.

Dimond O Campground

Diamond O

[Hull Creek Information Board](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493005.jpg "Hull Creek Information Board") [Hull Creek Restrooms](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493004.jpg "Hull Creek Restrooms")[Hull Creek Entrance Sign](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd492933.jpg "Hull Creek Entrance Sign")[Hull Creek Water Pump](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493015.jpg "Hull Creek Water Pump") Secluded area with small stream. For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.

Hull Creek Campground

Lumsden Bridge Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the [Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=14975&actid;=79), approximately one mile from [South Fork Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14935&actid;=29) and two miles from [Lumsden Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14929&actid;=29), within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended. | **CAUTION - BURNED AREA** **Please use caution while in the** [Rim Fire Burned Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/home/?cid=stelprdb5442963). Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows. Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time. Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas. Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees. Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain. \---|---

Lumsden Bridge Campground

Rancheria Falls Wilderness Campground

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort is located 80 miles east of Modesto, and just 5 miles west of Yosemite National Park’s Big Oak Flat entrance station. This large, year-round resort offers nearly 400 sites for RV and tent campers along the banks of the South Fork Tuolumne River. RV campers can choose from open, grassy spaces, or shady, wooded spaces with full hookups; tent campers can set up under mostly shady pine woods. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, and restrooms and shower facilities are conveniently located throughout the resort. The resort also offers a variety of cottages, cabins, yurts and bunkhouses. Onsite amenities include a country store, laundry room, Wifi and satellite TV service, trash receptacles, gas station, and propane depot. Dogs are permitted. Reservations are recommended, however many tent sites are first-come, first-served. Seasonal campsite rates are $41–$75/night; other accommodations range from $86–$305/night. For campers looking for a little rest and relaxation time outside of the busy national park, the resort offers a variety of amenities and activities. There’s a playground for the kids, and mini golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and basketball for kids of all ages. Swimming, floating, fishing, and gold panning can be enjoyed on the South Fork Tuolumne River, which flows right through the resort area. The resort also hosts group activities, movies and weekend events. Nearby activities include swimming, fishing, boating and water skiing on Don Pedro Reservoir and New Melones Lake, as well as touring the old mining towns of Sonora, Angels Camp and Murphys. When it’s time to visit Yosemite National Park: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is 45 minutes away; Yosemite Valley is 1 hour away; Tuolumne Meadows is 80 minutes away; and Mariposa Grove is 90 minutes away. In the busy summer season, it’s good to allow extra time to get to these destinations, and have patience looking for parking. Yosemite National Park, located in the heart of California’s spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains, is, justifiably, one of America’s most popular national parks. Visitors flock to Yosemite every summer to marvel at its towering granite walls, domes and pinnacles, as well as its spectacular meadows, waterfalls and wildlife. No trip to Yosemite is complete without taking at least a short walk or hike to soak in the majesty of this glacier-carved landscape, away from the park’s busy roads and villages. Yet, with its limited camping and lodging options, it can be challenging to visit the park during its busy summer season. Fortunately, there are several campgrounds and resorts located just short distances outside of the park that make suitable alternatives to the often congested and overcrowded park facilities, while still allowing easy access to the park’s sights, attractions, and trails.

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort

[South Fork Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525330.jpg "South Fork Campground") [South Fork Campground Sign](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525328.jpg "South Fork Campground Sign") [South Fork Campground Restroom](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525327.jpg "South Fork Campground Restroom") South Fork Campground is on a low elevation site near the confluence of the South Fork Tuolumne River and the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River approximately one mile from Lumsden Campground and Lumsden Bridge Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended. | [snag tree](”/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprd3796487.png) | CAUTION - BURNED AREA Please use caution while in the Rim Fire Burned Area. Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows. Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time. Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas. Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees. Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain. |

South Fork Campground

Very gorgeous wooded and secluded campsites. The campground host was really nice and directed us to a different site than we reserved so we had a nicer site and a flatter place to park our bus. Bathrooms were really well maintained also. No service for Verizon. 

Beautiful campsite

Great campground. Came here July 2020 and it was amazing. Each campsite is pretty secluded and spaced out. Crystal clear lake, with waterfall and a rope swing. Definitely one of my favorite spots. Only drawback is you either have to hike down to the lake via a steep trail or drive 5 mins away to the boat launch where there’s a beach area.

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