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Lumsden Campground
3 mi northeast of Buck Meadows, CA · No signal at camp
About Lumsden Campground
Lumsden Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the [Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=14975&actid=79) approximately one mile from [South Fork Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14935&actid=29) and two miles from [Lumsden Bridge Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=14931&actid=29), within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.
- Fees: $25 per site.
- Managed by: USFS - Stanislaus National Forest
- Where: 3 mi northeast of Buck Meadows, CA · 37.83822, -120.05116
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 & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne Canyon | Horse | 0.5 mi | 5.2 mi |
| FR 1S25Y | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Golden Stairs | Horse | 0.9 mi | 1.9 mi |
| FR 1S23 | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 3.0 mi |
| 18EV433 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Golden Stairs To Cherry Oil Rd | Horse | 2.0 mi | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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: 7.9 mi
Water fill-up: 6.8 mi
Propane: 22.3 mi
Camps nearby
- South Fork Campground 0.3 mi
- Lost Claim 1.2 mi
- Lumsden Bridge Campground 1.4 mi
- San José Family Camp 2.5 mi
- Sweetwater Campground 2.7 mi
- Pines Group Stanislaus 2.8 mi