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Campground
Cherry Valley
Stanislaus National Forest, California
About this campground
Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest.
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.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.985556° N
- Longitude
- 119.916944° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- CabinsCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Firewood available
- Picnic table
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Parking
- Paved parking
- Paved roads
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 70 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
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. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.
Facilities
Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of fishing season, the last Friday in April.
Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.
Recreation
There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.
Natural Features
Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water Sports
- Visitor Center
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
- Biking
- Scenic Drive
- Star Gazing
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Boat Trailer Parking
- Campfire Programs
- Campfire Rings
- Creek Access
- Drinking Water
- Entrance Station
- Firewood
- Firewood Vender
- First Aid Kit
- Host
- Parking Area
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Shade
- Tables
- Tent Pads
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
31 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV/Motorhome, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 24 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Non-Electric
14 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 24 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
- Food storage
- Cherry Valley's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Stanislaus National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Cherry Valley's official facility record states: Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 13, 2026
- Next release
- Oct 26, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 26, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 13, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $33 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $66 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $33 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $33 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $66 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $33 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $33 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $66 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $33 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Be Bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
- Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease. Click here for more information.
- Electric site hook-ups are not available 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.
- Not advised pulling a trailer or 5th wheel.
- Not advised for motor homes over 24' long.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
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 Cottonwood Road/1N04 and travel approximately 30 miles. Turn left at Cherry Valley Campground sign. NOTE: The Tuolumne route is advisable for RV’s and towing.
Facility contact
209-379-2258