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Lost Claim
2 mi northeast of Buck Meadows, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
About Lost Claim
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. 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. 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. **At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a…
- Fees: American Land & Leisure operates Lost Claim Campground and charges the following fees: - $25.00 for a single-family site American Land &…
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: Stanislaus National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi northeast of Buck Meadows, CA · 37.82111, -120.04861
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1S25Y | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.9 mi |
| FR 1S23 | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 3.0 mi |
| 18EV433 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Jawbone Ridge OHV-ATV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Pilot Ridge | Horse | 1.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| 17EV412 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 8 mi
Water fill-up: 5.8 mi
Propane: 23.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Lumsden Campground 1.2 mi
- South Fork Campground 1.3 mi
- Lumsden Bridge Campground 2.1 mi
- San José Family Camp 2.3 mi
- Sweetwater Campground 2.4 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi S of Buck Meadows 2.5 mi