USDA Forest Service · California
Lost Claim
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- April 26 to October 13
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,071 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LOST CLAIM CAMPGROUND ROAD (NFSR 01S21) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Nearest town
- Groveland
- Address
- 34660 Evergreed Road, Dimond O CG #36, Groveland, CA, 95321
- Phone
- 209-379-2258
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 35° | 17° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 54° | 34° | 17° | 71° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 56° | 37° | 14° | 82° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 39° | 22° | 75° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 47° | 31° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 55° | 39° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 93° | 64° | 52° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 91° | 64° | 57° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 57° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 47° | 35° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 63° | 40° | 28° | 76° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 35° | 17° | 67° | 5 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lumsden Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- South Fork Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Lumsden Bridge Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 13 sites
- Pines Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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