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Diamond Gulch

44 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents824 acres · Groveland, CA

CLOSE TO YOSEMITE! Explore the mines and hang out on our Groveland, California ranch! We are 35 minutes to the main gate of Yosemite National Park. A great place to stay just outside of the park. We have 824 acres on a beautiful cattle ranch with two small ponds. On our property, you'll find frogs, turtles, oak trees, pine trees and stunning views of Yosemite. We have several campsites to choose from including RV camping, tent camping, and a glamping tent. Pets are welcome. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Potable water and toilet are available onsite. There's a golf course less than a mile away. We are also very close to town. In just a few minutes, you can drive to our local grocery store and pizza parlour. We are a 10-minute drive to Pine Mountain Lake. Beautiful Pine Mountain Lake offers golfing, dining, horseback riding, water sports and an airport. When you come to the ranch it feels like you are hundreds of miles away from civilization, but still close to everything you need. It is incredibly peaceful! This is a great place for someone who wants to escape city life and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. Much of the ranch is open wilderness for you to explore, and it's not uncommon to see deer, frogs, turtles, quail, turkeys, or other countless species of birds. Diamond Gulch Camp is the perfect place to relax if you’re a photographer, artist, family or a group of friends looking for a place to camp near Yosemite. A small portion of the property was used as a gold mine years ago, and you may find remnants of old home sites if you go exploring. We're not far from Wards Ferry Road, Groveland, Lake Don Pedro and other interesting places.

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Musick Creek Falls

4 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Shaver Lake, CA

Musick Creek Falls: A Carbon-Negative Legacy of Gold, Wilderness & Renewal Perched at 4,800 feet near Shaver Lake, this 40-acre sanctuary is where California’s soul stirs. Named for the Musick family, whose 1848 gold strike here sparked the Gold Rush, this very property played center stage for millennia—from the Nuimmu (Mono) people to pioneers, loggers, and innovators. Today, we’re rewriting its legacy as the areas first carbon-negative campground, blending agro-tourism, conservation, and sustainability into every aspect. This place is like no other. There is only 4 sites to ensure groups will have ample space , each site with its own waterfall. Shaver Lake is just a few minutes away and is absolutely stunning and is a MUST SEE!, as well as Dinky Creek wilderness area , and so many other iconic Sierra Nevada destinations. The night sky absent a moon will provide a truly remarkable night sky as is was 1000 years ago. Explore three cascading waterfalls, trails, and climbing routes framed by wild Sierra Manzanita, cedars, and meadows of Indian paintbrush. Rock climbing Borrow kayaks, gear, or blankets onsite, then just 7 minutes away Shaver Lake for fishing, skiing at China Peak, Mono Hotsprings, Mamoth Pools and so so much more. Honoring the Past, Building Anew Walk paths where Nuimmu hunters, Gold Rush dreamers, and Louis L’Amour’s heroes once tread. This land witnessed triumph, tragedy, and reinvention—stories we share to inspire Please note that there is no host on-site during winter months (December–April), and access depends on weather conditions. Visit musickcreekfalls.com for updates and additional details. This property holds profound historical significance, having witnessed pivotal events like the California Gold Rush, the timber and mining booms, and the rise of early electric companies. Inspiring stories in Louis L’Amour novels. It has also borne witness to more somber chapters in history, including acts of genocide. More about its remarkable past can be explored at musickcreekfalls.com We are thrilled to share with you Musick Creek Falls so so much more than just a campground. Come recharge your soul, and feel the magic of the falls. You will never look at camping the same.

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Yosemite Westlake Camp

33 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Coulterville, CA

Located on the John Muir Historic route to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Westlake Campground and RV Park is convenient to all things Yosemite. Between here and the park is Rainbow Pool, a well-known swimming hole that campers here often visit on their way back to the campground for a refreshing dip in the cool waters. Coulterville was started as a gold-rush town. You can visit the museum and visitor center even try your hand at panning for gold.

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Yosemite Colfax Spring

11 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Groveland, CA

Welcome to Yosemite Colfax Spring! Home to a basecamp for river rafting trips during the summertime, we are located 15 minutes driving distance to the entrance to Yosemite National Park. If you are staying with us between May - September and want to come rafting, ask us about our river trips! Our camp sits on a ridge with views down into the Tuolumne River Canyon. The Tuolumne River begins at 13,000 feet of elevation in the High Country of Tuolumne Meadows and provides drinking water for over 2.7 million people in San Francisco. With cedar and pine trees, manzanita bushes, and wildflowers in the spring, enjoy the Sierras' flora and fauna. Our family has been operating our river rafting company for over 50 years, the last 11 of those years being here at Colfax Spring. Conveniently located off Highway 120, we are in close proximity to swimming holes, hikes, and more. Enjoy the privacy of our campsite and getting world-class views to yourself, with all of the amenities (flushing toilets, wi-fi, showers.) Make sure to check the Yosemite National Park website for information about reservations to visit the park!

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Hudson and Wendy's Land

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Oakhurst, CA

Welcome to Hidden Falls Yosemite Camp. Come and enjoy our beautiful and private micro climate, created by the cascading waterfalls from Nelder and Lewis Creek. Camp by the creekside and fall asleep to the sound of the meandering creek, with absolutely incredible views of the stars overhead. Both creeks feed into the head of the Fresno river next to the campsite. You'll be surrounded by Oaks, Alders, Pine and Cedar trees. Take a day trip to Yosemite, hike/bike in the mountains, or explore the nearby towns of Oakhurst and Bass Lake. The south gate to Yosemite is approx. 20 minutes and Bass Lake is 5 minutes by car.

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Willow Creek Camp North

4 sites · Tents160 acres · North Fork, CA

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL WHEEL DRIVE OR 4x4 Do not read any further this camp ground is not accessible. Campsites are located on the creek. With 160 acres to explore you can hike along the trails we have made, which are along the creek and on the hills above. We have built composting out houses and wood picnic tables at both sites. The cleared area is approx 25 feet wide by 75 feet long. Manzanita lake is 10 min away and Bass Lake is a 20 min drive. There are a few restaurants there as well. In North Fork proper there is Pizza Factory and North Fork BBQ. During winter months we will supply you with wood. 10.00 per day, cash only. PLEASE BRING TOILET PAPER FIRE SEASON IS JUNE TO NOVEMBER. We allow you to bring a camp stove and a portable propane fire pit. 50.00 charge for Check in after Sundown Trash must be taken with you when you vacate the premises. Please bring heavy duty trash bags We do not have trash cans. We will charge 50.00 which is the fee at the dump. Also dogs are allowed.

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Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

12 sites · RVs, Tents90 acres · Groveland, CA

Only 25 minutes from Yosemite's entrance gate, come stay at stunning Red Tail Ranch and avoid the crowds of the big campgrounds. With fast wifi, abundant hot water for showers, clean/flush toilets and inside space for cooking with a commercial sink for dishes, all the necessities for a comfortable stay are on site. Use Red Tail Ranch as an ideal launching off point for Yosemite or stay on the property and enjoy all that it has to offer. Red Tail Ranch is a beautiful 90 acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Among the oak woodlands, meadows and coniferous forest, there are numerous trails to explore the property and direct riding access to a developed mountain biking area nearby. Great birding, botanizing and wildlife watching opportunities abound. We have RV sites with hookups, a five site drive-in campground and one walk-in campsite- all with clean, flush toilet bathrooms, hot outdoor showers, indoor camp kitchen and gathering space. Whether your pitching a tent, parking a campervan or rv, there are opportunities for everyone. For large events, workshops or reunions, Red Tail Ranch can be rented out in its entirety- please reach out with any questions or how to do this. New additions to the campground include hammocks, basketball, cornhole, darts and a ring toss game for all to enjoy. We are 10 minutes from the small town of Groveland with a market and restaurants and just down the road from the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river. Our pricing is a little higher than other places nearby and this is due to the property's great locations, incredible beauty, and all of the amenities added for a great experience. If wanting more information about Yosemite or the surroundings, host Robb Hirsch is a biologist and professional nature photographer with 25 years of experience in the area. He also is connected with all the local guides for any outdoor adventure referrals. Concerned about getting into Yosemite with the new summer reservation requirements? We know all the details, including how to navigate and get through or around the system. Stay with us and we will show you how to access the park with or without reservations.

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Outdoorsy Yosemite

152 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Bass Lake, CA

Immerse yourself in the splendor of California’s High Sierra and enjoy the comfort of a campground designed to welcome guests year-round. For your comfort and convenience • Wi-Fi • Showers and restrooms • Laundry facilities • Convenience store with souvenirs, ice, and other necessities • Picnic area • Basketball

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Gumboot placer gold claim

1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Buck Meadows, CA

Camp right on shore of the Middle Fork Tuolumne River at a registered gold claim and try your luck at panning for California Gold. Whether you are looking to do some recreational panning or you just need a place to camp during your visit to Yosemite you would be hard to find a more beautiful spot. I have several gold claims in the Yosemite valley area within minutes of the west entrance to the park. Owning these claims allows myself or anyone with my permission to camp and mine the claim for up to 14days consecutively. I live in San Diego so my scheduled visits leave a ton of time available others could be using it so I have listed it here for anyone wanting an inexpensive place to stop when passing through or to go and pan the banks of the river to find your own California gold. You are welcome to bring a pan or a sluice box and keep any gold you recover on any of my claims. Dredging is currently restricted in California without a permit so please keep within the laws.

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Camping At Yosemite's Doorstep

2 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Groveland, CA

Reserve your tent site on 15 exclusive, wooded-acres only 10 minutes from the entrance to Yosemite National Park. Once you've set up camp, you can explore the walking trails on the property and if you make it to the top, why not enjoy a lovely picnic with beautiful mountain views? Conveniently located across the highway from a gas station and a general store, you never have to worry about running out of ice or forgetting to bring the bug spray. If our base package isn't enough, as an "extra" we can have a tent set up and ready for you when you arrive. Whatever you're looking for, Yosemite's Doorstep is ready to provide the ideal camping experience to suit your needs.

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Golden Arrow Gold Claim

1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Buck Meadows, CA

Bring the whole family out for a relaxing weekend of gold panning or metal detecting on my 20 acre claim just down the road from the west entrance to Yosemite national park. Just a stones throw off of highway 120 and a few short miles east of Rush Creek Lodge and spa! Camp here at Golden Arrow and hide out under the trees along soldier creek during the heat of the day! If you don’t feel like panning there are several good fishing holes to be found across the claim along the approximately 1400ft stretch of soldier Creek. Plenty of level space to park your RV, Travel Trailer, or Conversion Van… It’s rare to find an active claim that is accessible by 2wd and even more rare to find someone willing to welcome you to pan on their claim and keep what you find! Take advantage of this rare opportunity and try your luck at hunting down some gold on your next vacation!!

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Hawk's Nest

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Coarsegold, CA

Our property consists of 2.5 acres overlooking Yosemite Lakes Park. We're situated at the end of a cul-de-sac for maximum privacy and there is zero to minimal road noise for a peaceful retreat. We're located 53 minutes from the South (Highway 41) Yosemite entrance and 45 minutes from downtown Fresno, making us ideally situated for a stop along your journey to Yosemite or as a base camp for the many other adventures the Western Sierra has to offer. We have ample space for RV parking, electric (30V) and water hookups (no sewer). Tent campers will need to bring their own dry toilet but are welcome to use our water & electricity. Site amenities include fire pit, hot tub, picnic table, free WiFi, and lookout spot. Our residential community has a pool, tennis courts, walking/running trails, a horse stable, and more. Come visit us for a fuss-free experience! Well-behaved pets and kids welcome.

The best camping near Wassama Round House State Historic Park guide

Overview

About

Step into a world where tradition breathes, and history whispers through the towering oaks at Wassama Round House State Historic Park. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the cultural tapestry of local Native American ceremonies and explore interpretive exhibits that tell a story of resilience and heritage. With no camping available, the park instead offers a rich day-use experience, including historical sites, picnic areas, and special events like the annual Gathering Day.

When to go

The best time to visit Wassama Round House State Historic Park is during the mild seasons of spring and fall, when the weather is most favorable for outdoor activities. Summer brings warmth perfect for picnics, while winter may see cooler temperatures. The park's signature event, Gathering Day, occurs every third Saturday in October, offering a vibrant display of local customs.

Know before you go

Check the park's operating hours by calling ahead, as they can vary throughout the year.
Layered clothing is recommended due to changeable weather conditions.
Accessibility is a priority; inquire about available features when planning your visit.
Remember, dogs are not allowed in the park to preserve its historic nature.
Parking is available on-site, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.