Lost Claim Campground Highway Entrance
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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

Windsor L

Verified

August 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOST CLAIM

2

I loved the campground, it was clean and private but it was not safe. A man decided to station at the camp next to ours and terrorized us at night and attacked our vehicle for thinking we laughed at him when we simply were just enjoying our night. No rangers around even at the station, had to drive 5-10 minutes away from campsite to get signal.

Windsor L

Verified

August 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOST CLAIM

2

I loved the campground, it was clean and private but it was not safe. A man decided to station at the camp next to ours and terrorized us at night and attacked our vehicle for thinking we laughed at him when we simply were just enjoying our night. No rangers around even at the station, had to drive 5-10 minutes away from campsite to get signal.

David J

Verified

August 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOST CLAIM

1

The site I had reserved was unusable. I found another site which was available according to the sign. I paid for it using the deposit box and set up camp. When I came back in around sunset, a couple was hanging out in my campsite. They showed me that they had reserved the site online. Instead of cooking dinner and relaxing, I had to pack up my camp. I didn’t want to look for a backcountry site in the dark, so I took the 3 hour drive home. This campground’s lack of organization ruined my trip.

David J

Verified

August 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOST CLAIM

1

The site I had reserved was unusable. I found another site which was available according to the sign. I paid for it using the deposit box and set up camp. When I came back in around sunset, a couple was hanging out in my campsite. They showed me that they had reserved the site online. Instead of cooking dinner and relaxing, I had to pack up my camp. I didn’t want to look for a backcountry site in the dark, so I took the 3 hour drive home. This campground’s lack of organization ruined my trip.

Rachel V

Verified

July 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LOST CLAIM

4

Very pleasant stay. Small and quite campground.

Rachel V

Verified

July 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LOST CLAIM

4

Very pleasant stay. Small and quite campground.

Mark W

Verified

July 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOST CLAIM

3

The campsite was very clean and well maintained, especially the toilet. Host was friendly and helpful.

We had site 7 and I don't recommend it. It was a struggle to find a flat spot to pitch our tent.

Other than that, it's very quiet (no RV's).

Not the most scenic site but very close to Yosemite.

Mark W

Verified

July 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOST CLAIM

3

The campsite was very clean and well maintained, especially the toilet. Host was friendly and helpful.

We had site 7 and I don't recommend it. It was a struggle to find a flat spot to pitch our tent.

Other than that, it's very quiet (no RV's).

Not the most scenic site but very close to Yosemite.

Stephanie A

Verified

July 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: LOST CLAIM

5

Extremely well prepped campsites. Cleanest and nicest smelling pit toilets I've ever experienced. The dirt at our campsite had been freshly raked before our arrival and a map was placed on the picnic table (under a rock to keep it from blowing away). The camp host is doing an amazing job.

Holly T

Verified

July 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOST CLAIM

4

I liked the camp host, Christine. The bathroom facilities were very clean. The down side was waking to an electric hedge trimmer at 7 AM one morning! The following day also waking up around 7 am to a construction bulldozer back hoe drive by at 5 mph with its back up signal on and its track chain clanking for 30 minutes. Other than that I liked this site but could have done without the morning wake up calls.

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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