Lost Claim

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Stanislaus National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Stanislaus National Forest Fees: American Land & Leisure operates Lost Claim Campground and charges the following fees: - $25.00 for a single-family site American Land & Leisure operates this campground under a special use permit administered by the Forest Service. The fees paid by concessionaires finance the refurbishment of facilities in the campgrounds they operate. Season: May to September Status: closed Reservations: For reservations, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1 (877) 444-6777; TDD: 1877-833-6777. 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. 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. 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. Natural Features At 3,100 feet… Getting there: From Groveland, Take State Highway 120 east for 12 miles. The campground is just east of the Groveland Ranger District Office. Rules: Not recommended for trailers or RVs. Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is 6. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Campfire permits are not required in developed campgrounds. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must… Phone: 209-379-2258 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234761 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest