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Campground
Lost Claim
Stanislaus National Forest, California
About this campground
At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a mixed conifer forest with ample shade at each campsite.
Nearby is the Tuolumne River, which flows for 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevadas to the San Joaquin River.
Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.821111° N
- Longitude
- 120.048611° 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
- Standard campsites
- RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- Firewood available
- 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
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Parallel parking 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
Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas of the Stanislaus National Forest.
Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.
Facilities
The 10 camping sites are all suited for tents. Sites 1, 7, and 8 would also accommodate tent trailers. The roads and spurs are native surface or gravel. Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are available.
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.
Natural Features
At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a mixed conifer forest with ample shade at each campsite. Nearby is the Tuolumne River, which flows for 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevadas to the San Joaquin River.
Nearby Attractions
Take a scenic drive through Yosemite and explore its legendary waterfalls. Enjoy world class fishing on the Tuolumne River or at one of the many lakes in this western Sierra Nevada location. Go hiking on one of the many nearby trails. The town of Groveland boasts many shopping and tourist activities; check with the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau for more information.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Biking
- Star Gazing
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- 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
- Accessible Campsites
- Broom & Dust Pan
- Bucket & Shovel
- Campfire Rings
- Creek Access
- Drinking Water
- Event Area
- Firewood Vender
- First Aid Kit
- Host
- Shade
- Tent Pads
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Tent Only Non-Electric
7 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Pop Up, Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 15 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 day(s) prior to arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 6 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Food storage
- Lost Claim's official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring.
- Fire and stove use
- Lost Claim's official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring.
- 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 | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 26, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- This campground has first-come, first-served single family campsites. These sites and walk-ins are cash or check only (no credit cards accepted).
- 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
From Groveland, Take State Highway 120 east for 12 miles. The campground is just east of the Groveland Ranger District Office.
Facility contact
209-379-2258