U.S. Forest Service · Stanislaus National Forest · CA

Cherry Valley

Cherry Valley Campground Entrance SignPhoto · USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
45Sites
24 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

The sites · 45

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
CHERRY VALLEY002tent only nonelectric
CHERRY VALLEY003tent only nonelectric
CHERRY VALLEY004standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY005standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY006standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY007standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY008standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY009standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY010standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY011standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY012standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY013standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY014standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY015standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY016standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY017tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY018tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY019tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY020tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY021tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY022standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY023standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY024standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY025standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY026standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY027standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY028standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY029standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY030standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY031standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY032standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY033standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY034tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY035tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY036tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY037tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY038standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY039standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY040standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY041standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY042tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY043tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY044standard nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY045tent only nonelectric24 ft
CHERRY VALLEY046standard nonelectric24 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in CA-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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