Pines Group Stanislaus
Stanislaus National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: GROVELAND, CA, CA
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Pines Group Campground attracts large families and groups friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles 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.Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mil
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Located just 15 miles from Yosemite National Park boundary with convenient access to Stanislaus National Forest wilderness areas. Campers praise it as a quiet, relaxed alternative to Yosemite with clean facilities and a caretaker on-site during summer.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and western rattlesnakes present in area; rattlesnakes and gopher snakes verified within 8km radius.
Insider tips for Pines Group Stanislaus: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Close to Rainbow Pool for swimming and recreation Caretaker on-site during summer provides security and maintenance oversight Multiple water faucets available throughout campground
Skip Pines Group Stanislaus if: Seeking RV hookups — no hookups available at this group campground. Wanting privacy — sites are rather close together with limited screening. Unsure about bathroom cleaning frequency — verify facilities maintenance status upon arrival.
Best time to visit Pines Group Stanislaus: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal caretaker present in summer months..
Nearby campgrounds: Pines Stanislaus (GROVELAND, CA), Lost Claim (Groveland, CA), Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) (Groveland, CA), Dimond O (GROVELAND, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pines Group Stanislaus
Cell signal at Pines Group Stanislaus (GROVELAND, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Pines Group Campground attracts large families and groups friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles 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.Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills quickly
Close to Rainbow Pool for swimming and recreation
Caretaker on-site during summer provides security and maintenance oversight
Multiple water faucets available throughout campground
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal caretaker present in summer months.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Groveland, drive 9 miles east on State Highway 120, just past the Groveland Ranger Station on Smith Park Road. Look for signs to the campground.
Campground entrance
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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