USDA Forest Service · California
Pines Stanislaus
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 12
- Hookups
- 12 with water, 11 no hookups
- Season
- April 26 to October 13
- Max RV length
- 32 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,268 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PINES C.G. ROAD (NFSR 01S47B) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Nearest town
- GROVELAND
- Address
- GROVELAND RANGER STN HWY 120 , GROVELAND, CA, 95321
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming
About
Overview
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. 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 34° | 18° | 66° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 32° | 16° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 55° | 36° | 11° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 38° | 21° | 74° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 46° | 31° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 54° | 38° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 62° | 51° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 62° | 55° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 56° | 46° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 72° | 46° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 39° | 27° | 74° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 34° | 17° | 64° | 7 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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