Welcome to Pines Campground, located on Smith Peak Lookout Rd, Groveland, CA 95321. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Pines Campground offers a tranquil camping experience near Yosemite National Park. You can contact them at (209) 962-7825 or +1 209-962-7825.
Customer reviews highlight Pines Campground as a quiet and clean alternative to the busier campgrounds within Yosemite National Park. It is conveniently located approximately 15 miles outside of Yosemite and close to Rainbow Pool, a popular recreational area.
Key features and amenities include:
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The campground is described as clean and well-maintained, with a friendly atmosphere. The availability of potable water and bear boxes adds to the convenience and safety of the camping experience. The scenic views and proximity to Yosemite and Rainbow Pool make it an attractive destination.
For local residents seeking a peaceful camping experience near Yosemite, Pines Campground offers a great option. The quiet environment and clean facilities provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Plan accordingly, considering the lack of electricity and cell phone signal, and be mindful of the local wildlife.
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Just outside yosemite 15mi, and close to rainbow pool! Perfect spot to stay if you dont want to camp in the madness of yosemite national park. Quiet, relaxed, with a caretaker in the summertime. Outhouses well cared for. Flys in the summer, but not much you can do about that. Bear boxes at each camp for food storage. Mine had ants, so make sure all food is sealed up! Great nearby scenery, huge vista just east of the campground
This campsite is really clean. Dont expect to be alone during the day as the Fire personnel are active around these backroads. In the night it is really quiet. Occasionally you can hear a car or 2 pass by on the road. The bathrooms are extremely clean. (Please help the camp host by keeping them that way). Wild Turkeys came in to camp with their baby Turkeys. No other wildlife seen. Big Ol spiders so be aware. It’s their home. The campfire ring is huge. No electricity or signal here. A few peeps would get a wave of signal here or there. Keep the dogs leashed so they don’t go off and get hurt. There is water and it is potable as of 6/2024. Cheers !
Only 1 other camper sadly the camped and did not pay. This is an amazing spot, but cold thankfully we have a heater. Very clean. There are bears so be mindful.
We stayed here after arriving at our originally planned site (Lost Claim) was surrounded in poison ivy. Not much better luck here. We were surrounded by large groups of yellow jackets whenever we cooked, had any kind of water out, or basically just existed outside of the tent. I had never seen them so bad. Especially at the camp water source and bathrooms. Our truck had at least 50 wasps on or around it while packing up. Most of the sites are flat, but also in the direct sun with not much shade. It takes about an hour to get to Yosemite Valley from the site. The host was very kind and helpful. It definitely wasn’t his fault that we had such a hard time with yellow jackets. We ended up leaving a day early because it was so bad we couldn’t enjoy time outside or the tent.
Awesome campground first come first serve, reasonable prices n far enough off the highway ya don’t here too much. Waters off for the season looks like, vault restrooms still open. Would highly recommend.
Went here since website says fee season starts late april. When I get there the board says I still have to pay $25 (even though water pumps were off). When I parked the place was filled with wasps!!! They were literally swarming my van the second I parked. I left and went to a different place.