Sweetwater Campground: Scenic Camping Near Yosemite, Groveland, CA

65 reviews

Groveland, CA 95321, USA
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Sweetwater Campground Introduce

Welcome to Sweetwater Campground, a national forest campground located in Groveland, CA 95321. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Sweetwater Campground offers a convenient camping option for those exploring Yosemite and the surrounding areas.

Sweetwater Campground is situated in a scenic area, providing access to the South Fork of the Tuolumne River and nearby attractions like Rainbow Pool and a vista point on Highway 120. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors have generally found available spots.

Here's what Sweetwater Campground offers:

Convenient Location: Close to Yosemite and other local attractions.
Scenic Area: Located in a beautiful area with access to the South Fork of the Tuolumne River.
Friendly Rangers: Helpful and friendly park rangers are on-site.
First-Come, First-Served: Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nearby Attractions: Close to Rainbow Pool and a scenic vista point on Highway 120.

Important Considerations:

Road Noise: The campground's proximity to the highway results in noticeable car noise throughout the night.
Tricky Access: The turn into the campground and the subsequent one-lane road can be challenging to navigate.
Fire Damage: The surrounding area has experienced fire damage, though it still offers a stark beauty.

Customer reviews highlight the campground's convenient location and the friendly rangers. Despite the road noise and tricky access, many find it to be a great option for camping near Yosemite. The nearby river and attractions add to the appeal.

For those seeking a convenient camping location near Yosemite with access to scenic areas and friendly rangers, Sweetwater Campground is a good choice. Be prepared for some road noise and challenging access, but enjoy the natural beauty and nearby attractions.

Location

California Tuolumne County Groveland

Customer Reviews

4.0

65 reviews

J. Tay

May 23, 2021

A really nice campground outside the entrance to Yosemite. I've stayed here a few times, and can recommend it. It's first come, first served, and I haven't had trouble finding a spot. The campground is in a nice area. There’s a lot of fire damage around it, but it’s still starkly beautiful. The South Fork of the Tuolumne River flows nearby and there are a few nice spots there too. The rangers here are great too – they're very friendly and helpful. One downside is the difficulty in getting in. The turn is a bit tricky to navigate, and after that comes a very narrow one-lane road. Another is the proximity to the road, so you can hear cars throughout the night. These aren't dealbreakers by any means, though.

Joseph Du

Jul 04, 2023

Overall a great national forest campground somewhat close to Yosemite. It's also close to Rainbow Pool and a cool vista point on highway 120. However it's right next to the highway and cars can be heard all the time.

Kevin M. Samborski

Sep 07, 2020

Great first come first serve campground reasonably close to Yosemite. Site 1 has some decent shade, flat ground, and a good amount of space for 2-3 tents. My only warnings would be for the road/construction noise, and to keep an eye out for a couple of skunks that are roaming around at night.

Babu Rajendran

Aug 21, 2024

This campground is small but has the basic amenities.

Casper Wolf

May 28, 2022

Beautiful cozy and quiet campground, on a first come first serve basis. Not listed on recreation.gov, but the campground is well-maintained and there is a kind campground host present. Vault toilets are clean. We arrived around 10am late May, and there were a couple of spots available.

Chris Seams

Jun 10, 2025

Pretty spartan. Only two bathrooms - no running water except faucet outside. Ran out of TP each day.