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

Pines Stanislaus

The Pines CampgroundPhoto · Stanislaus FS
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
12Sites

The place

Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus National Forest, including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wildernesses. 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

Winter sports are very popular in the area as well. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a variety of winter activities. Facilities In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not provided. Natural Features The tranquil campground sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet, in a mixed conifer forest. The Tuolumne River is nearby, which flows for 150 mies from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River. Nearby Attractions Take a scenic drive through Yosemite National Park to view its legendary waterfalls and scenery.

The sites · 12

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
1standard nonelectricyes
10standard nonelectric
11standard nonelectric
12standard nonelectric
2standard nonelectricyes
3standard nonelectricyes
4managementyes
5standard nonelectricyes
6standard nonelectric
7standard nonelectric
8standard nonelectric
9standard nonelectric

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

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