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Pines Group Stanislaus
1 mi northwest of Buck Meadows, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Pines Group Stanislaus
Pines Group Campground attracts large families and groups friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus National Forest, including Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wildernesses. 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. Winter sports are very popular in the area as well. Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley and Badger Pass Ski Areas offer a variety of winter activities. The tent-only group site is open year-round and can accommodate up to 50 people. In winter, camping is free but water…
- Fees: American Land & Leisure operates The Pines Campground during the summer (typically May through September) and charges the following fees: -…
- Season: April – September
- Managed by: Stanislaus National Forest, FS
- Where: 1 mi northwest of Buck Meadows, CA · 37.81831, -120.0957
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.G.C.F ( Spur) | Horse | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Golden Forest Interp. Trail | Horse | 0.1 mi | 1.5 mi |
| L.G.C.F. Falls Interperative T | Horse | 0.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| FR 1S42Y | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| FR 1S08Y | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 1.1 mi |
| 17EV405 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 0.3 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: 5.5 mi
Water fill-up: 7.6 mi
Propane: 23.8 mi
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