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Yosemite Colfax Spring

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· Groveland, Tuolumne, California

20 acres hosted by Liza And Tom M.

6 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site

Near Yosemite National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Swimming hole

Waterfall

Canyon

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827 ratings · 485 reviews

Urs S.recommends

October 21, 2024

(8) Upper Tuolumne Camp

Close to Yosemite with clean shower

The place is conveniently located for visiting Yosemite. It’s about 1 hour drive to valley and 15 min to park entrance. There is a small grocery store and gas station 5 minutes from camp. Quiet with great views from camp site. Site was not level for my Campervan but it didn’t take much to get it level. It does have nice level pads for tents. Very clean place with the nicest clean showers I ever seen at a Campground. Definitely would stay there again.

Ted S.

October 20, 2024

(4) Main Tuolumne Camp

Pros: an hour from Yosemite Village; fairly clean bathrooms with limited use (guests only) and good ventilation (open the door for a short while); thoughtful provision of potable water and a campsite trash can by the hosts. Cons: random debris and trash strewn around the entrance drive up to the campsites; trash bins provided at each campsite might attract bears if food scraps are deposited in them; no bear boxes at each campsite despite a known bear frequenting the dumpster (but guests may store food and other bear-attracting items in the custodial closet, upon request); unwelcoming signs at the entrance intended to keep trespassers out but still off-putting to guests.

Dana R.recommends

October 17, 2024

(1) Clavey Camper Site

We loved camping on Liza and Tom's land, the restrooms were clean, and the views were beautiful

Jasmine Sarah A.recommends

October 16, 2024

(4) Main Tuolumne Camp

We had an incredible stay at Campsite Number 4! The location is simply beautiful and just 15 minutes from the entrance of Yosemite National Park, making it the perfect base for our adventures. Liza and Tom were amazing hosts—very responsive and helpful throughout the weekend. The facilities were top-notch; the bathrooms and shower were clean and provided hot water, which felt fantastic after a long day of hiking. While fires aren’t allowed in the area, the propane fire ring provided by our hosts kept us warm and cozy at night. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone planning a trip to Yosemite. We can’t wait to return and explore different campsites on this property!

Molly R.recommends

October 16, 2024

(9) Tenaya Camp

We really enjoyed our stay at Liza and Tom’s land. It was easy to find, and it’s very close to the entrance to Yosemite- super convenient location for visiting the park. The bathrooms are pristine! So clean, spacious, and private. The hot showers and provided towels were wonderful after a day of hiking. All of the campsites have a level platform or other level surface (ours was sand) for a tent which is so nice. The only thing to consider is that these campsites are right off the highway so there is noise from cars, and there are huge power lines going over the campsites which produces a buzzing sound at all times. In this way, it doesn’t feel like a nature escape, but it gets you as close to the park entrance as possible so it’s more than a fair trade-off if you’re planning to drive into the park! The surrounding hills are beautiful and the sunsets are spectacular.

Julianna A.recommends

October 13, 2024

(5) Yosemite Falls

I loved camping in this area with only a 40 min drive to the entrance of Yosemite and a 3 min drive to the nearest diner with yummy food there's no going wrong with this place. My site was#5 and it had a lovely view of the waterfall and soothing sound to go to bed. The hosts were lovely and amenities were superb!

Location

Groveland, Tuolumne, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Me-Wuk (Central Sierra Miwok) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking