Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley Campground is on the south west shore of Cherry Lake and has 46 campsites. Cherry Lake is the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest just outside of Yosemite’s borders in the Groveland Ranger District. Cherry Lake Campgrounds are open again after being closed due to the 2013 Rim Fire.
Reservations can be made and there is dispersed camping (you can boat-in) on the east side. Open from late April through October (currently closed for the 2015/16 winter) Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. Vault toilets and potable water is available throughout the campground. No RV dump station available.
Groveland Ranger District
24545 Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
Summer Hours (May – Sep)
Monday – Saturday 8am – 4:30pm (holidays included)
Winter Hours (October – April)
Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm
Saturday 8am – 3:30pm (closed holidays)
(209) 962-7825 Phone
(209) 962-6406 TDD
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