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Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest?

There are 13 campsites at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest

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Sweetwater in Stanislaus National Forest features forested terrain with a mix of pine and oak trees. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Yosemite National Park and the Tuolumne River, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.

Description

US Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest

Overview

Sweetwater Campground is located on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to Highway 120, in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. Sites offer camping furniture (picnic tables, campfire pit with grill). Accessible vault toilets and potable water is available.

Nearby Attractions

Rainbow Pools is .8 miles from campground and has hiking around it. Preston Fall Trailhead is 7.3 miles from the campground and is a 4.5 mile hike. Carlon Day Use area is 9.8 miles from the campground. Buck Meadow is 3.1 miles from the campground.

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Location

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest is located in California

Directions

15 miles east of Groveland on Highway 120

Coordinates

37.82397 N
120.00495 W

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
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Unknown

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Standard (Tent/RV)

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Drive Time

1 hr 23 min from Merced
1 hr 32 min from Modesto
1 hr 36 min from Stockton
2 hrs 13 min from Fresno

Trista W.

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Reviewed Mar. 9, 2025

Eh.

It wasn’t bad, it wasn’t great. It’s a small place that’s probably not crowded often. It’s got bathrooms that are located kinda far if you aren’t in the two sites on either side. Mostly it’s just real ugly, imo. Trees around have burned down in the last 3-5 years it looks like, dry looking even in March. We didn’t stay and set up because it’s just not nice to look at and there’s many nice places nearby. Good place to go if you can’t find much else around. Also, it’s one of the few places I’ve found that have decent cell service, enough for my son to use YouTube and I can make phone calls, gps works. All on just my cellphone hotspot. I have Verizon, idk about other carriers. Decent cell service on site is a big thing for me so that’s why I wouldn’t not stay at this place but it’s bare bones w/toilets and certainly not first choice especially when you have other options nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest?
Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.
Does Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest have wifi?
No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest does not have wifi.
How hard is it to get a campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest?
Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts
Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest?
There are 13 campsites at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) — Stanislaus National Forest and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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