| Camping In National Forests |
| | Eldorado National Forest | | The Eldorado National Forest offers over 70 day use and overnight developed recreation facilities. There are 611 miles of fishable streams and over 200 lakes and reservoirs. | |
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| | Stanislaus National Forest | | Whether you are interested in hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, picnicking, driving off-highway, fishing or any other popular recreational activities, the Stanislaus National Forest is the place to be. | |
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 | Camping In State Parks |
| | Brannan Island State Recreation Area | | Brannan Island State Recreation Area is located in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This park, northeast of San Francisco Bay, has countless islands and marshes and many opportunities for recreation, including boating, windsurfing, and swimming. | |
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| | Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area | | Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area is located on the banks of the beautiful Sacramento River near the town of Colusa. Campers, boaters, fishermen, and hikers enjoy this delightful park year-round. | |
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| | Big Meadow Group Campground | | Big Meadow Group Campground is located in an open, grassy meadow. This campground offers a site that can hold 50 people. | |
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| | Black Oak Group Campground | | Black Oak Group Campground offers 4 group campsites ranging from 25 to 75 occupants. It is located on the shore of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. | |
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| | Brannan Island State Recreation Area | | Brannan Island State Recreation Area is located in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This park, northeast of San Francisco Bay, has countless islands and marshes and many opportunities for recreation, including boating, windsurfing, and swimming. | |
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| | Lodgepole Group Campground | | Lodgepole Group Campground is located next to Lake Alpine. There are 20 sites that can each hold 100 people. | |
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| | Loon Lake Group Campground | | Loon Lake Group Campground has three campsites, one of which is equestrian, that can hold groups of up to 50 campers. | |
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| | Middle Meadows Group Campground | | Middle Meadows Group Campground is located within 5 miles of two popular reservoirs and offers 2 group campsites able to hold 25 and 50 person groups. | |
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| | Moore Creek Group Campground | | Moore Creek Group Campground is located under the shade of large pine trees with Moore Creek running through the campground. The site it offers can hold up to 45 people and is at an elevation of 3,100 feet. | |
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| | Negro Bar Group Campground | | Negro Bar Group Campground offers 3 group campsites on the shores of Natoma Lake in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. 2 sites can hold 50 people and 1 site can hold 25. | |
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| | Pioneer Trail Group Campground | | Pioneer Trail Group Campground is located along Pinecrest Lake. This group campground sits in the shade of a large forested area. It offers 3 sites that can hold 50 to 100 people. | |
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| | Red Fir Group Campground | | Red Fir Group Campground is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and can accommodate one group of up to 25 people. | |
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| | Silver Creek Group Campground | | Silver Creek Group Campground can hold one group of up to 40 occupants and is adjacent to Silver Creek in the Silver Basin. | |
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| | South Fork Group Campground | | South Fork Group Campground is high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and offers one group campsite that can accommodate a group of up to 125 people. | |
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| | Wench Creek Group Campground | | Wench Creek Group Campground lies among the ponderosas on the shore of Union Valley Reservoir offering 2 campsites capable of holding groups as large as 50 people. | |
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| | Wolf Creek Group Campground | | Wolf Creek Group Campground offers 3 group campsites on the western shore of Union Valley Reservoir capable of holding groups as large as 50 people. | |
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| | Beals Point Campground | | Beals Point Campground offers 49 campsites on the shores of Folsom Lake in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Potable water, restrooms, showers, and hook-up sites are available. | |
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| | Big Meadows Campground | | Big Meadows Campground is located high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas and offers 54 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | China Flat Campground | | China Flat Campground offers 19 campsites on the Silver Fork of the American River where campers can go swimming or fish. | |
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| | Cottonwood Campground | | Cottonwood Campground offers 52 campsites in the Brannan Island State Recreation Area. Piped drinking water and restrooms are available. | |
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| | Dru Barner Campground | | Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites for equestrian, tent, and RV style camping. | |
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| | Gerle Creek Campground | | Gerle Creek Campground lies on the shores of Gerle Creek Reservoir and offers 50 campsites as well as ample opportunities to fish, swim, and boat. | |
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| | Ice House Campground | | Ice House Campground is located on the shores of Ice House Reservoir and offers 83 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Loon Lake Campground | | Loon Lake Campground offers 53 campsites high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the shores of Loon Lake. | |
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| | North Grove Campground | | North Grove Campground offers 74 campsites along Big Trees Creek in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Oak Hollow Campground | | Oak Hollow Campground offers 55 campsites in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and pay showers are available. | |
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| | Peninsula Campground | | Peninsula Campground offers 100 campsites on Folsom Lake in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Sand Flat Campground | | Sand Flat Campground offers 29 campsites along the South Fork of the American River supplying ample opportunities to fish and swim. | |
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| | Silver Fork Campground | | Silver Fork Campground offers 35 riverside campsites a beautiful fishing/wading area in the Silver Fork of the American River. | |
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| | Stumpy Meadows Campground | | Stumpy Meadows Campground lies adjacent to a popular reservoir and offers 40 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Sunset Campground | | Sunset Campground lies on a peninsula in Union Valley Reservoir and offers 131 campsites. | |
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| | Wench Creek Campground | | Wench Creek Campground lies near Union Valley Reservoir and offers 100 campsites hidden among ponderosas. | |
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| | Willow Campground | | Willow Campground offers 50 campsites in the Brannan Island State Recreation Area. Piped drinking water and restrooms are available. | |
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| | Wolf Creek Campground | | Wolf Creek Campground lies on the western side of Union Valley Reservoir and offers 42 ponderosa studded campsites. | |
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| | Wrights Lake Campground | | Wrights Lake Campground is located on the shore of Wrights Lake and offers 67 campsites high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. | |
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| | Yellowjacket Campground | | Yellowjacket Campground offers 40 campsites nestled among the ponderosa pines of Union Valley Reservoir. | |
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| | Airport Flat Campground | | Airport Flat Campground offers 16 campsites designed for groups of up to 25 people. Several OHV trails are located in the area. | |
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| | Jones Fork Campground | | Jones Fork Campground offers 10 campsites near the shores of Union Valley Reservoir under the shade of ponderosa pines. | |
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| | Mineral Bar Campground | | Mineral Bar Campground offers 17 designated campsites on the banks of the North Fork American River in the Auburn National Recreation Area. No piped drinking water. | |
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| | Northshore Campground | | Northshore Campground offers 15 campsites high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. (No piped drinking water) | |
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| | Northwind Campground | | Northwind Campground is located on the shore of Ice House Reservoir and offers 9 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Ruck-a-Chucky Campground | | Ruck-a-Chucky Campground offers five primitive campsites on the banks of the Middle Fork of the American River in the Auburn State Recreation Area. No piped drinking water. | |
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| | Strawberry Point Campground | | Strawberry Point Campground is located on the shore of Ice House Reservoir and offers 10 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Baker Campground | | Baker Campground is located next to the Stanislaus River. It offers 44 sites at an elevation of 6,200 feet. | |
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| | Beals Point Campground | | Beals Point Campground offers 49 campsites on the shores of Folsom Lake in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Potable water, restrooms, showers, and hook-up sites are available. | |
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| | Big Meadow Campground | | Big Meadow Campground is located next to Stanislaus River. The campground offers 65 sites at an elevation of 6,500 feet. | |
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| | Big Meadows Campground | | Big Meadows Campground is located high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas and offers 54 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Bloomfield Campground | | Bloomfield Campground sits along willow-lined Mokelumne River. It offers 20 sites at an elevation of 7,800 feet. | |
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| | Boulder Flat Campground | | Boulder Flat Campground is located in a forested area along the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River. It offers 20 sites at an elevation of 5,600 feet. | |
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| | Cherry Campground | | Cherry Campground sits next to Cherry Lake. It offers 46 sites at an elevation of 4,700 feet. | |
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| | China Flat Campground | | China Flat Campground offers 19 campsites on the Silver Fork of the American River where campers can go swimming or fish. | |
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| | Cottonwood Campground | | Cottonwood Campground offers 52 campsites in the Brannan Island State Recreation Area. Piped drinking water and restrooms are available. | |
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| | Dardanelle Campground | | Dardanelle Campground is located in a forested area along the Middle Fork Stanislaus River. It has 28 sites at an elevation of 5,000 feet in elevation. | |
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| | Deadman Campground | | Deadman Campground sit in a forested area along the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River. It offers 17 sites at an elevation of 6,200 feet. | |
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| | Delta Vista Boat Campground | | Delta Vista Boat Campground offers 32 walk-in tent sites in the Brannan Island State Recreation area. Each site has an adjoining boat berth where campers can moor their boat overnight. | |
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| | Dimond O Campground | | Dimond O Campground is located near the Middle Fork Tuolumne River. The campground is shaded by large conifer trees. It offers 36 sites at an elevation of 4,400 feet. | |
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| | Dru Barner Campground | | Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites for equestrian, tent, and RV style camping. | |
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| | Eureka Valley Campground | | Eureka Valley Campground is located along the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River. It offers 29 sites at an elevation of 6,100 feet. | |
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| | Fashoda Campground | | Fashoda Campground lies on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir and offers 30 walk-in only campsites. | |
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| | Gerle Creek Campground | | Gerle Creek Campground lies on the shores of Gerle Creek Reservoir and offers 50 campsites as well as ample opportunities to fish, swim, and boat. | |
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| | Hell Hole Campground | | Hell Hole Campground is located on the shore of Hell Hole Reservoir and offers 10 walk-in tent campsites. | |
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| | Hull Creek Campground | | Hull Creek Campground is located along the South Fork of Stanislaus River. The campground is shaded by Douglas fir and conifers. It has 19 sites at an elevation of 5,700 feet. | |
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| | Ice House Campground | | Ice House Campground is located on the shores of Ice House Reservoir and offers 83 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Lake Alpine Campground | | Red fir and Lodgepole pine shade the campground. There are 24 sites sitting at an elevation of 7,400 feet. | |
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| | Loon Lake Campground | | Loon Lake Campground offers 53 campsites high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the shores of Loon Lake. | |
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| | Lost Claim Campground | | Lost Claim Campground is located near Tuolumne River. This campground offers 10 sites at an elevation of 3,300 feet. | |
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| | Meadowview Campground | | Meadowview Campground is located next to the Pinecrest Lake. It offers 100 sites at an elevation of 5,600 feet. | |
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| | North Grove Campground | | North Grove Campground offers 74 campsites along Big Trees Creek in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Oak Hollow Campground | | Oak Hollow Campground offers 55 campsites in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Potable water, flush toilets, and pay showers are available. | |
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| | Peninsula Campground | | Peninsula Campground offers 100 campsites on Folsom Lake in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Potable water, flush toilets, and showers are available. | |
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| | Pinecrest Campground | | Pinecrest Campground is located along the banks of Pinecrest Lake. This campground offers 200 sites at an elevation of 5,600 feet. | |
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| | River Ranch Campground | | River Ranch Campground is located on the Tuolumne River. It offers 38 sites at an elevation of 2,500 feet. | |
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| | Sand Bar Flat Campground | | Sand Bar Flat Campground sits next to the Middle Fork of Stanislaus River. This campground offers 10 sites at an elevation of 3,000 feet. | |
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| | Sand Flat Campground | | Sand Flat Campground offers 29 campsites along the South Fork of the American River supplying ample opportunities to fish and swim. | |
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| | Silver Fork Campground | | Silver Fork Campground offers 35 riverside campsites a beautiful fishing/wading area in the Silver Fork of the American River. | |
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| | Silver Valley Campground | | Silver Valley Campground is located next to Lake Alpine. It offers 21 sites at an elevation of 7,400 feet. | |
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| | Silvertip Campground | | Silvertip Campground is located next to Lake Alpine. It offers 23 sites at an elevation of 7,300 feet. | |
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| | South Fork Campground | | South Fork Campground is located on the South Fork and Main Fork of the Tuolumne River. It offers 8 sites at an elevation of 1,500 feet. | |
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| | Spicer Group Campground | | Spicer Group Campground is located by the Spicer Reservoir. It offers a site that can hold up to 75 people. The elevation is 6,650 feet. | |
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| | Spicer Reservoir Campground | | Spicer Reservoir Campground sits next to the Spicer Reservoir. It offers 50 sites at an elevation of 6,650 feet. | |
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| | Stanislaus River Campground | | Stanislaus River Campground sits in the shade of mature conifer forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River. It offers 25 sites at an elevation of 6,200 feet. | |
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| | Stumpy Meadows Campground | | Stumpy Meadows Campground lies adjacent to a popular reservoir and offers 40 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Sunset Campground | | Sunset Campground lies on a peninsula in Union Valley Reservoir and offers 131 campsites. | |
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| | Sweetwater Campground | | Sweetwater Campground is located along the Tuolumne River. It offers 13 sites at an elevation of 1,300 feet. | |
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| | The Pine Campground | | The Pine Campground is located next to Tuolumne River. There are 12 sites that sit at an elevation of 3,200 feet. | |
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| | The Pines Group Campground | | The Pines Group Campground is located next to the Tuolumne River. It offers a site that can hold 50 people and sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet. | |
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| | Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo Campground | | Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo Campground sits in a mature conifer and oak forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River. It offers 50 sites at an elevation of 3,900 feet. | |
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| | Wench Creek Campground | | Wench Creek Campground lies near Union Valley Reservoir and offers 100 campsites hidden among ponderosas. | |
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| | Willow Campground | | Willow Campground offers 50 campsites in the Brannan Island State Recreation Area. Piped drinking water and restrooms are available. | |
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| | Wolf Creek Campground | | Wolf Creek Campground lies on the western side of Union Valley Reservoir and offers 42 ponderosa studded campsites. | |
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| | Wrights Lake Campground | | Wrights Lake Campground is located on the shore of Wrights Lake and offers 67 campsites high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. | |
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| | Yellowjacket Campground | | Yellowjacket Campground offers 40 campsites nestled among the ponderosa pines of Union Valley Reservoir. | |
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| | Airport Flat Campground | | Airport Flat Campground offers 16 campsites designed for groups of up to 25 people. Several OHV trails are located in the area. | |
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| | Azalea Cove Campground | | Azalea Cove Campground is a secluded hike-in or boat-in only campground offering 10 campsites near the shores of Union Valley Reservoir. | |
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| | Backpacker's Campground | | Backpacker's Campground is located next to Lake Alpine. It offers 10 sites at an elevation of 7,300 feet. | |
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| | Beardsley Campground | | Beardsley Campground is located along the shore of Beardsley Reservoir. It offers 26 sites at an elevation of 3,400 feet. | |
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| | Board's Crossing Campground | | Board's Crossing Campground is located on the south bank of the North Fork Stanislaus River. It offers 5 sites at an elevation of 3,800 feet. | |
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| | Brightman Campground | | Brightman Campground is located along the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River. It offers 33 sites at an elevation of 5,700 feet. | |
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| | Camino Cove Campground | | Camino Cove Campground lies on peninsula in Union Valley Reservoir and offers 32 campsites near the water's edge. | |
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| | Cascade Creek Campground | | Cascade Creek Campground is located along Cascade Creek. It offers 14 sites at an elevation of 6,000 feet. | |
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| | Clark Fork Campground | | Clark Fork Campground is located along Clark Fork River. Conifer and pine trees shade the area. This campground offers 87 sites at an elevation of 6,200 feet. | |
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| | Clark Fork Horse Campground | | Clark Fork Horse Campground is located along the Clark Fork River. It offers 14 sites at an elevation of 6,200 feet. | |
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| | Fence Creek Campground | | Fence Creek Campground is located near Fence Creek. It offers 30 sites at an elevation of 6,100 feet. | |
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| | Fraser Flat Campground | | Fraser Flat Campground sit among Ponderosa pines and cedars. It offers 38 sites at 5,000 feet in elevation. | |
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| | Hermit Valley Campground | | Hermit Valley Campground sit next to The North Fork of the Mokelumne River among scattered timber and rock outcrops. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,100 feet. | |
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| | Herring Reservoir Campground | | Herring Reservoir Campground is located in a heavily forested area. It offers 7 sites at an elevation of 7,350 feet. | |
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| | Highland Lakes Campground | | Highland Lakes Campground is located next to Highland Lake. It has 35 sites at an elevation of 8,700 feet. | |
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| | Jones Fork Campground | | Jones Fork Campground offers 10 campsites near the shores of Union Valley Reservoir under the shade of ponderosa pines. | |
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| | Lake Clementine Boat-In Campground | | Lake Clementine Boat-In Campground offers 15 boat-in-only campsites, available through the statewide reservation system. Lake Clementine is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and water skiing. | |
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| | Lone Rock Campground | | Lone Rock Campground is a small, boat-in, hike-in, or bike-in only campground offering 5 campsites on the shore of Union Lake Reservoir. | |
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| | Lumsden Bridge Campground | | Lumsden Bridge Campground is located next to Tuolumne River. It offers 9 sites at an elevation of 1,500 feet. | |
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| | Lumsden Campground | | Lumsden Campground is located next to Tuolumne River. It sits in the shade of pine and oak forest. It offers 11 sites at an elevation of 1,500 feet. | |
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| | Mill Creek Campground | | Mill Creek Campground is located along a small stream. This campground offers 17 sites at an elevation of 6,200 feet. | |
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| | Mineral Bar Campground | | Mineral Bar Campground offers 17 designated campsites on the banks of the North Fork American River in the Auburn National Recreation Area. No piped drinking water. | |
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| | Mosquito Lakes Campground | | Mosquito Lakes Campground is located next to Mosquito Lakes. It offers 8 sites at 8,260 feet in elevation. | |
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| | Niagara Creek Campground | | Niagara Creek Campground is located among a heavily wooded area. It offers 10 sites at an elevation 6,600 feet. | |
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| | Niagara OHV Campground | | Niagara OHV Campground is located next to Niagara Creek. It offers 10 sites at an elevation of 6,600 feet. | |
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| | Northshore Campground | | Northshore Campground offers 15 campsites high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. (No piped drinking water) | |
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| | Northwind Campground | | Northwind Campground is located on the shore of Ice House Reservoir and offers 9 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Pacific Valley Campground | | Pacific Valley Campground sits under the shade of an alpine forest. It offers 9 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. | |
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| | Pigeon Flat Campground | | Pigeon Flat Campground is located along the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River within the Brightman Recreation Area. It offers 7 sites at an elevation of 7,000 feet. | |
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| | Pine Marten Campground | | Pine Marten Campground is located on the shore of Lake Alpine. A large forest of conifers shades this campground. It offers 32 sites at an elevation of 7,200 feet. | |
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| | Pleasant Campground | | Pleasant Campground is a boat-in or hike-in only campground that offers 10 campsites on the shores of Loon Lake. | |
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| | Ruck-a-Chucky Campground | | Ruck-a-Chucky Campground offers five primitive campsites on the banks of the Middle Fork of the American River in the Auburn State Recreation Area. No piped drinking water. | |
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| | Strawberry Point Campground | | Strawberry Point Campground is located on the shore of Ice House Reservoir and offers 10 campsites suitable for both tent and RV style camping. | |
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| | Upper Hell Hole Campground | | Upper Hell Hole Campground is a boat-in or hike-in only campground that offers 15 campsites by the shore of Hell Hole Reservoir. | |
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| | Wentworth Springs Campground | | Wentworth Springs Campground is a remote campground high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas offering 8 campsites suitable for tent style camping. | |
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| | West Point Campground | | West Point Campground is a small campground offering 8 campsites next to the West Point boat ramp in Union Valley Reservoir. | |
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