Lost Claim Campground Highway Entrance
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Lost Claim Campground
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

11 total sites

About Lost Claim

Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 mi 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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 02, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 03, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 04, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 05, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 06, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
$25
/ per night
⛺ 06, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 07, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 08, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 09, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 10, Loop: LOST CLAIM Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (172)

What Guests Are Saying

Lost Claim is a highly regarded campground near Yosemite, offering spacious, shaded sites that provide a sense of seclusion and privacy. The campground features clean facilities, well-maintained restrooms, and convenient access to nearby amenities and activities. Visitors appreciate the tranquil environment, beautiful surroundings, and attentive management, despite minor issues such as limited trash disposal options and occasional bathroom supply shortages.

Review Summary

4.1
172 reviews
5
50.0%
86
4
23.8%
41
3
14.5%
25
2
4.7%
8
1
7.0%
12

Lindsay M

Verified

August 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

We loved it here! Stayed 6 nights. Spots and bathrooms are clean and a very large bear box. Spots were large and had privacy. Short drive to Yos and gas/grocery. The hosts were a hoot, friendly informative and helpful. I was hoping to hear the cows many of the reviews talked about but didn’t see/hear any. There is some construction going on but we were gone by 9am each morning and didn’t hear any noise. Saw some wildlife mostly dear, fox, lots of cool birds, and bats. I’m not a big spider person and our site had a ton of wolf spiders but they stay still in the edge circling the campsite. You can see their eyes sparking at night which was actually pretty cool if you shine your lights in them. I recommend cooking before 8am for breakfast because the bees were relentless after that. We can’t wait to come back someday! Driving in/out there are some potholes in the dirt road but if you take it easy I’d say most cars could get in/out just fine. No locks on the bear box to keep people out but we didn’t have any problems.

Lindsay M

Verified

August 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

We loved it here! Stayed 6 nights. Spots and bathrooms are clean and a very large bear box. Spots were large and had privacy. Short drive to Yos and gas/grocery. The hosts were a hoot, friendly informative and helpful. I was hoping to hear the cows many of the reviews talked about but didn’t see/hear any. There is some construction going on but we were gone by 9am each morning and didn’t hear any noise. Saw some wildlife mostly dear, fox, lots of cool birds, and bats. I’m not a big spider person and our site had a ton of wolf spiders but they stay still in the edge circling the campsite. You can see their eyes sparking at night which was actually pretty cool if you shine your lights in them. I recommend cooking before 8am for breakfast because the bees were relentless after that. We can’t wait to come back someday! Driving in/out there are some potholes in the dirt road but if you take it easy I’d say most cars could get in/out just fine. No locks on the bear box to keep people out but we didn’t have any problems.

Justin F

Verified

August 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOST CLAIM

2

The only good things noted about this camp ground was that the people were respectful, and it was so close to Yosemite. Besides that, my crew and I were not satisfied with the campsite. One of the bigger reasoning to why that is is because there was absolutely no camp host. When we needed help with something, had a question, or something was going on, we were left in the dust because there was no camp host

Justin F

Verified

August 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOST CLAIM

2

The only good things noted about this camp ground was that the people were respectful, and it was so close to Yosemite. Besides that, my crew and I were not satisfied with the campsite. One of the bigger reasoning to why that is is because there was absolutely no camp host. When we needed help with something, had a question, or something was going on, we were left in the dust because there was no camp host

Raeni Y

Verified

August 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

This is a beautiful campground, the sites are so far apart that you can’t see your neighbor. The sides are so big, probably the biggest I’ve ever seen. It is extremely close to Yosemite. The one thing that I would want to caution about is that the roads are dirt roads and some of them are steep. The camp sites are also dirt. So for me, who was in a 15 passenger van, I had a hard time backing into the site. I was also really worried about if I was going to be able to get out of the campsite. I wouldn’t book this again in a rental car, especially not a 15 passenger van. If I was in my own SUV which four-wheel-drive I would be thrilled to be here. I talked to somebody else who said they just had a little Mazda or something and they had no trouble there. I would say bigger rigs could have trouble.

Raeni Y

Verified

August 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

This is a beautiful campground, the sites are so far apart that you can’t see your neighbor. The sides are so big, probably the biggest I’ve ever seen. It is extremely close to Yosemite. The one thing that I would want to caution about is that the roads are dirt roads and some of them are steep. The camp sites are also dirt. So for me, who was in a 15 passenger van, I had a hard time backing into the site. I was also really worried about if I was going to be able to get out of the campsite. I wouldn’t book this again in a rental car, especially not a 15 passenger van. If I was in my own SUV which four-wheel-drive I would be thrilled to be here. I talked to somebody else who said they just had a little Mazda or something and they had no trouble there. I would say bigger rigs could have trouble.

shachar r

Verified

July 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOST CLAIM

1

Not good way to come, alot of bugs, poor restroom

shachar r

Verified

July 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOST CLAIM

1

Not good way to come, alot of bugs, poor restroom

Thomas M

Verified

July 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LOST CLAIM

3

Overall a good campground. Pretty quiet. Clean restrooms. In hot weather not that great if you have a site without or with little shade. Our campsite did not have good flat ground. Some poison oak.

Thomas M

Verified

July 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LOST CLAIM

3

Overall a good campground. Pretty quiet. Clean restrooms. In hot weather not that great if you have a site without or with little shade. Our campsite did not have good flat ground. Some poison oak.

Location & Directions for Lost Claim

34660 Evergreed Road, Dimond O Cg #36, Groveland, CA 95321 United States

Elevation: 918 ft

Getting There

From Groveland, Take State Highway 120 east for 12 mi. The campground is just east of the Groveland Ranger District Office.

Nearest town

Groveland, CA - 12 mi

About 15 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 120, which provides direct access from Groveland.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Contact customer service at the provided phone number or email for assistance.

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.

Fires & fuel

  • Firewood must be purchased locally and burned on-site to protect forests.

Fees & deposits

  • Senior discounts must be applied at booking for single sites.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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