Facilities
In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not provided.
Recreation.govCA
Pines Stanislaus
Stanislaus National Forest
Upcoming Availability
9 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
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Mon, Jul 27
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Tue, Jul 28
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Wed, Jul 29
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Thu, Jul 30
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Fri, Jul 31
1
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Sat, Aug 1
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Sun, Aug 2
5
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Mon, Aug 3
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Tue, Aug 4
6
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Wed, Aug 5
5
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Thu, Aug 6
6
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Fri, Aug 7
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Sat, Aug 8
5
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. In winter, camping is free but water and toilet paper are not provided. The tranquil campground sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet, in a mixed conifer forest.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The tranquil campground sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet, in a mixed conifer forest. The Tuolumne River is nearby, which flows for 150 mies from the central Sierra Nevada to the San Joaquin River.
Recreation
Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the Tuolumne River for wading and fishing. Winter sports are very popular in the area as well. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a variety of winter activities.
Nearby Attractions
Take a scenic drive through Yosemite National Park to view its legendary waterfalls and scenery.
Important notices
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
This campground has first-come, first-served single family campsites. These sites and walk-ins are cash or check only (no credit cards accepted).
A fee will be charged for additional vehicles
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Surrounding campgrounds
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Willow Placer Campground
Merced River Recreation Management Area
Mccabe Flat Campground
Merced River Recreation Management Area
Columbia SHP Hotels and Cottages
White Wolf Campground
Yosemite National Park
Tuttletown Recreation Area
New Melones Lake
Common questions
Is Pines Stanislaus available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Pines Stanislaus?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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