Lost Claim Campground Highway Entrance
Lost Claim Campground Highway Entrance
Lost Claim Campground
Lost Claim Campground Water pump
Lost Claim Campground Entrance

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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

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

Kaitlyn D

Verified

May 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

This campground was beautiful and so close to Yosemite entrance. Will definitely be going there again.

Kaitlyn D

Verified

May 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

This campground was beautiful and so close to Yosemite entrance. Will definitely be going there again.

Diana M

Verified

May 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

Great view

Diana M

Verified

May 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

Great view

Lori v

Verified

May 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LOST CLAIM

4

Very quiet and peaceful. Easy access to Yosemite. Pit toilets very clean. Water available. Ant infestation in our camp (1) at one tent location. Bear box in sun all day so don't put any food in there that will melt (chocolate) or spoil (carrots). Beware of poison oak all around. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. We drove into the valley each of our 4 day's stay, leaving camp just after 6AM, arriving at Swinging Bridge just after 7AM missing traffic and construction delays. Spent the day hiking and then returned to camp about 7PM each evening for a leisurely dinner. Mosquitoes were minimal and non-existant once the sun set. I would stay here again this time of year to enable easy access to Spring hiking in Yosemite.

Lori v

Verified

May 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LOST CLAIM

4

Very quiet and peaceful. Easy access to Yosemite. Pit toilets very clean. Water available. Ant infestation in our camp (1) at one tent location. Bear box in sun all day so don't put any food in there that will melt (chocolate) or spoil (carrots). Beware of poison oak all around. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. We drove into the valley each of our 4 day's stay, leaving camp just after 6AM, arriving at Swinging Bridge just after 7AM missing traffic and construction delays. Spent the day hiking and then returned to camp about 7PM each evening for a leisurely dinner. Mosquitoes were minimal and non-existant once the sun set. I would stay here again this time of year to enable easy access to Spring hiking in Yosemite.

Kelsey S

Verified

May 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: LOST CLAIM

2

We were at a campsite with maybe 30% shade, which we noted applied to most of the sites. At first we appreciated how easy it was to spread out onto the land outside the site, made it feel spacious! But then we saw that we were surrounded by short, tall, bushy poison oak and poison sumac. It was everywhere. So there wasn’t much relief for shade, since that often meant being in the areas with poisonous plants. It wasn’t even a blisteringly hot weekend, since it was the first days of May! But the toilets were clean and the water pump worked great and the other campers/sites were respectful and very quiet. Definitely rustic, off the path, and an easy distance to Yosemite.

Kelsey S

Verified

May 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: LOST CLAIM

2

We were at a campsite with maybe 30% shade, which we noted applied to most of the sites. At first we appreciated how easy it was to spread out onto the land outside the site, made it feel spacious! But then we saw that we were surrounded by short, tall, bushy poison oak and poison sumac. It was everywhere. So there wasn’t much relief for shade, since that often meant being in the areas with poisonous plants. It wasn’t even a blisteringly hot weekend, since it was the first days of May! But the toilets were clean and the water pump worked great and the other campers/sites were respectful and very quiet. Definitely rustic, off the path, and an easy distance to Yosemite.

Yan Z

Verified

September 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

very quite, convenient location, easy access

Yan Z

Verified

September 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

very quite, convenient location, easy access

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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