Cherry Valley

Stanislaus National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Groveland, CA, CA

Price: From $33 per night

Price range: $33–$66 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (149 reviews)

Season: May through October

Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cherry-valley to be notified when sites open up.

Cherry Valley offers beautiful Sierra Nevada scenery in a mixed conifer forest with lake access via hiking trail and a variety of recreation activities. The campground provides an excellent base for fishing, boating, and exploring the area near Yosemite National Park.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Common Raccoon present in area. Also Great Gray Owl, Spotted Towhee, California Nightsnake, and Western Pond Turtle.

Insider tips for Cherry Valley: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand The winding mountain road to campground must be taken slowly Lake access available via hiking trail from campground Access via Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road (FR 1N07) or Cottonwood Road (FR 1N04)

Skip Cherry Valley if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need camping outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer developed facilities - vault toilets only.

Best time to visit Cherry Valley: May-October — Campground seasonal operations run May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Dimond O (GROVELAND, CA), Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) (Groveland, CA), Hodgdon Meadow Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA (Big Oak Flat Entrance)), Lost Claim (Groveland, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cherry Valley

Cell signal at Cherry Valley (Groveland, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Groveland, CA, CA★ 4.4 (149 reviews)From $33/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV24 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need camping outside May-October - seasonal operations only✕ You prefer developed facilities - vault toilets only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

The winding mountain road to campground must be taken slowly

Lake access available via hiking trail from campground

Access via Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road (FR 1N07) or Cottonwood Road (FR 1N04)

Best: May-October

Campground seasonal operations run May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear and Common Raccoon present in area. Also Great Gray Owl, Spotted Towhee, California Nightsnake, and Western Pond Turtle.

Location

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Getting there →

Campground can be reached from Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road also known as Forest Road (FR) 1N07 or from Cottonwood Road also known as FR 1N04. -Traveling from Hwy 120, go East from Groveland 13.8 miles turn left on Cherry Lake Road/1N07 for 23.5 miles where it becomes Cottonwood Road. Turn left and travel approximately 0.5 miles North. You will see the Cherry Valley Campground sign turn right North East .75 miles to campground. -Traveling from Tuolumne, turn onto Buchanan Road this turns into

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Stanislaus National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Stanislaus National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cherry Valley cost per night?+
Cherry Valley costs $33–$66 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Cherry Valley open?+
Cherry Valley is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cherry Valley have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Cherry Valley?+
Cherry Valley can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cherry Valley?+
Cherry Valley is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cherry Valley?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cherry Valley is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cherry Valley open, and what are check-in times?+
Cherry Valley is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$33 /night★ 4.4 (149)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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