The Pines Campground

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About Pines Stanislaus

Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 mi from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus National Forest, including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wildernesses. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.

Available sites

8 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Pets and Policies

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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8 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ 11 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 12 RV
Pet Friendly · 24 × 18 ft · Paved
🚐 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 21 ft · Paved
🚐 3 RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 16 ft · Paved
🚐 4, Loop: RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 22 ft · Paved
$25
/ per night
🚐 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 6 RV
Pet Friendly · 18 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 9 RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved

Reviews

33 reviews

Summary

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Pines Stanislaus is a clean and well-maintained campground with large, shaded sites and excellent proximity to Yosemite, making it a great choice for nature lovers. Many reviews highlight the quiet atmosphere and respectful fellow campers, contributing to a relaxing experience. However, some guests noted issues with noise from parties and campsite reservations, as well as limited amenities, but overall, the positive aspects of the campground outweigh the negatives.

Based on guest feedback

4.0

Overall rating

Based on 33 reviews

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5 stars 57.6% (19)
4 stars 18.2% (6)
3 stars 6.1% (2)
2 stars 3.0% (1)
1 star 15.2% (5)

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Jonathan H

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August 4, 2024 Stayed at: 6

Nice campground in the forest. The sites are not very level and close to each other.

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Ingrid F

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June 24, 2024 Stayed at: 12

My reservation was a basic one site including two car reservation. The host insisted I pay for the second car cash, and would not honor my receipt from rec.gov. He didn’t same to all sites.

The site I was at (12) was next to the camp host (11) and a group site. The group site threw a very loud party with huge speakers and all until almost 1am. Camp host was site next to theirs and did not intervene. I have been camping more times than I can count and have never encountered a site such as this.

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Christopher E

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October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 6

Small, quiet, restful campground near Yosemite NP. Sites were well-spaced and orderly, and each had a table, fire ring and bear-proof storage container.

My only minor complaint was that the vault toilet restrooms were on the other end of the campground, and I couldn't walk directly to them without passing through other campsites, so I had to walk the entire camp road to access them from the opposite side.

A very minor complaint, though; otherwise, this was an excellent campground. I'm surprised it wasn't much larger, as it seems like there's plenty of space, and given its proximity to Yosemite, I'd find it hard to believe it wouldn't be in high demand. I highly recommend this campground!

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Jean H

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September 28, 2023 Stayed at: 12

This site does not allow a change on the preset 5 stars! This campground is a one star . There is no foliage , barren sites await you. It is this very hot in the afternoon. Barely off the road it resembles a war zone. I do not recommend it. We went to dispersed camping and did well instead.

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Cristina T

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September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 12

The weekend we went was the first week back to school in California so the campground was empty which was great because we tend to like more private, quiet camping. It was really nice that we were so close to Yosemite National Park so we were able to spend lots of time in the park without actually camping in it. The sites were clean, the host was very nice and friendly. There is a trail in the campground but we didn't get a chance to explore it too much. Dog friendly!

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Omeed M

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August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 5

The camp site and especially the bathrooms are full of flys. Also yellow jackets are all around the water stations making it hard to use it.

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David E

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July 19, 2023 Stayed at: 12

Scott the camp host is outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable and takes excellent care of the campground. Bathrooms excellent

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Charlotte T

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May 12, 2023 Stayed at: 2

The campsite was great, bathrooms were clean, everything was well maintained.

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Warren D

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November 7, 2022 Stayed at: 4, Loop:

Quiet. Well maintained. Clean. Great place for a firepit at night. Really nice small campground! East access to Yosemite; 20 minutes to the park gate.

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Karine A

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November 2, 2022 Stayed at: 2

I really liked this campground. It was small, quiet and with a nice host. Thank you

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Location & Directions for Pines Stanislaus

Groveland Ranger Stn Hwy 120, Groveland, CA 95321 United States

Elevation: 996 ft

Getting There

9 mi east of Groveland on Old Highway 120, just east of the Groveland District office.

Nearest town

Groveland, CA - 8.7 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is located 9 miles east of Groveland on Old Highway 120, which provides access to Highway 120. Highway 120 is a significant route connecting to other major roads in the region.

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate drive: 14.7 mi · 25 min

Policies & Rules

General

  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eatingable during the winter season (Oct-April)
  • No electric hookups at this facility
  • A fee will be charged for additional vehicles
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit Firewood.ca.gov 
  • Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 
  • Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or [email protected]

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Last updated: November 5, 2026

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