Cherry Valley Campground Entrance Sign
Cherry Valley Campground Amphitheater
CHERRY VALLEY
CHERRY VALLEY
CHERRY VALLEY

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

27 total sites

About Cherry Valley

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 mi 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
  • Firewood Available
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 002, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 004, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 017, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 021, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 022, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
⛺ 037, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 038, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 040, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 042, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (336)

What Guests Are Saying

Cherry Valley campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly hosts, particularly JJ, who is praised for his helpfulness. The restrooms are consistently clean, and the scenic Cherry Lake provides a peaceful setting, though access involves a steep hike. While some campers noted the remote location and challenges finding activities, most enjoyed the spacious campsites and overall positive camping experience, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
336 reviews
5
69.0%
232
4
19.6%
66
3
4.2%
14
2
2.4%
8
1
4.8%
16

Clare C

Verified

July 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

5

Good campsites all around, we stayed in 5 and you get a pretty large area! The bathrooms are kept clean, and when we were at the campsite in the evenings, the camp host pretty much came hourly to check the trash in front of them. Cool little path at site 10 to get to Cherry Lake, and it seemed less crowded than the beach/ boat ramp part of Cherry Lake.

Trace M

Verified

July 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

5

My adult sons and I had a wonderful 3 night stay and experience at Cherry Lake. We've been coming here annually for years. The camp is clean and well-maintained. The hosts that we've had the pleasure to deal with have been helpful and friendly. We'll definitely continue to return each year.

Tina M

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

4

Nice family camping area and site 20 was a nice size. I noticed a few ant holes, and these are huge black ants! So, set up the tent strategically as to avoid the ant holes. The neighbors around were pretty loud and it was hard to sleep the first night.
The bathrooms seemed regularly stocked and maintained.

Bill Y

Verified

August 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

5

Camp site (39, a double), was large and clean...provided 2 picnic tables, 2 bear lockers, and a fire pit with a grill top. Proximity to Cherry lake was great. Shade was fine, plenty of hammock trees. All in all, great. About the area - it's not easy to find other things to do...we went exploring, and got very lucky trekking down to a river/swimming hole that was off the maps. Had that been a bust, it would have been a rough day. Plan out your activities, and have back ups. We originally planned to hike to Kibbie Lake...but then realized the 2.5 hours (each way) would have destroyed us after a day of kayaking. Plan B's...before you come.

Michelle F

Verified

August 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

4

Lake was beautiful. Clear water, peaceful. This site is quite a trek to get to and so was the lake. If you walk from the camp site it’s about 10 minutes down a rocky hill side. Our site, 005 was near the restroom which for some reason at about 9am would smell like a dead body had been rotting in there for several weeks in the hot sun. Early morning it was usable but after 9 am. Rancid. Wish we would have thought ahead and brought kayaks or paddle boards for the lake but overall a great trip.

Brian M

Verified

August 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

4

The campground manager was awesome. The restrooms were immaculate and trash was emptied frequently. I do think the campground sites could use some mulch or something as not to be dirt/dust/powder ie sand box.

Bianca R

Verified

August 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

5

Great large campsite, the hike to the lake is easy and nice for fishing! Loved the hospitality of the camp host and how clean the bathrooms were! The stars were amazing at night. We Loved this campsite, it is out far fron nearest town so come prepared!

Cody E

Verified

August 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

1

Very poor customer service.

Jean Oliver C

Verified

August 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

5

very secluded and peaceful

Gaby B

Verified

August 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHERRY VALLEY

5

Host J.J. was amazing and kept everything clean!!

Location & Directions for Cherry Valley

, Groveland, CA 95321 United States

Elevation: 1,490 ft

Getting There

<p>Campground can be reached from Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road also known as Forest Road (FR) 1N07 or from Cottonwood Road also known as FR 1N04. </p>
<p>-Traveling from Hwy 120, go East from Groveland 13.8 mi turn left on Cherry Lake Road/1N...

Nearest town

Groveland, CA - 38 mi

About over 1 hr (69 min) to downtown

Highway access

Cherry Valley Campground is accessible via Hwy 120, which is approximately 13.8 miles from Groveland. Access is also available from Cottonwood Road, which is connected to Buchanan Road from Tuolumne.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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