Lost Claim
Photo · USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National ForestThe place
Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas of the Stanislaus National Forest. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws. Recreation Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the Tuolumne River for wading and fishing. Keep reading
Facilities The 10 camping sites are all suited for tents. Sites 1, 7, and 8 would also accommodate tent trailers. The roads and spurs are native surface or gravel. Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Natural Features At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a mixed conifer forest with ample shade at each campsite. Nearby is the Tuolumne River, which flows for 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevadas to the San Joaquin River. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Take a scenic drive through Yosemite and explore its legendary waterfalls. Enjoy world class fishing on the Tuolumne River or at one of the many lakes in this western Sierra Nevada location. Go hiking on one of the many nearby trails. The town of Groveland boasts many shopping and tourist activities; check with the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau for more information.
The sites · 10
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOST CLAIM | 01 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 02 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 03 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 04 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 05 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 06 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 07 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 08 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 09 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| LOST CLAIM | 10 | tent only nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
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.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in CA-05. This member’s public-lands record →