Pines Stanislaus in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Pines Stanislaus in CA
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Situated at an elevation of 3,200 feet in a mixed conifer forest within Stanislaus National Forest, Pines Campground sits 15 miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park. The property features the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with an optional two-mile extension. Nearby water recreation is available along the Tuolumne River, which offers opportunities for fishing and wading. During winter months, camping is open without fees, though no drinking water or toilet paper is stocked on site.
Road difficulty 1 of 5 -- an easy drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 4%.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.3 miles off, a 12-site campground. Smith Peak stands 610 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 5.7 mi off.
September normals 52–84°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov