Pines Stanislaus
Stanislaus National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: GROVELAND, CA, CA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pines Campground is conveniently located, 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.
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, Pines Stanislaus offers a quieter alternative to Yosemite camping with access to Stanislaus National Forest wilderness areas. Google reviews praise it as a well-maintained, clean campground with a caretaker on-site and proximity to Rainbow Pool and hiking trails.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, and western rattlesnakes present in the area. Pets must comply with Tuolumne County leash laws.
Insider tips for Pines Stanislaus: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand No RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop near the campground
Skip Pines Stanislaus if: You need RV hookups — none are available at this campground. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 11 sites with limited privacy per Google reviews.
Best time to visit Pines Stanislaus: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pines Group Stanislaus (GROVELAND, CA), Lost Claim (Groveland, CA), Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) (Groveland, CA), Dimond O (GROVELAND, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pines Stanislaus
Cell signal at Pines 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 Campground is conveniently located, 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand
No RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs
Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop near the campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
9 miles east of Groveland on Old Highway 120, just east of the Groveland District office.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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