Cherry Valley
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 31 |
| Tent-only | 14 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
45 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Tent only | Back-in | 38 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Tent only | Back-in | 42 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 38 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 47 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 41 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 24 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of fishing season, the last Friday in April. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Stanislaus National Forest |
| Booking | Fore reservations, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1 (877) 444-6777; TDD: 1877-833-6777. |
| Fees | American Land & Leisure operates Cherry Valley Campground and charges the following fees: $29.00 for a single-family site. $58.00 for a double-family site. American Land & Leisure operates this campground under a special use permit administered by the Forest Service. |
| Rules | Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is 6. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Campfire permits are not required in developed campgrounds. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. |
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Getting there
Campground can be reached from Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road also known as Forest Road (FR) 1N07 or from Cottonwood Road also known as FR 1N04. -Traveling from Hwy 120, go East from Groveland 13.8 miles turn left on Cherry Lake Road/1N07 for 23.5 miles where it becomes Cottonwood Road. Turn left and travel approximately 0.5 miles North.
| Nearest town | Groveland, California |
| Coordinates | 37.9856° N, 119.9169° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
33 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 25.5 mi |
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Cherry Valley Campground Stanislaus National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
- 9.3 miMiddle Fork Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 12 miChina Flat Day Use ↗Day use
- 12.7 miBell Meadow Th ↗Trailhead
- 13 miBig Oak Flat Information Station ↗Visitor center
- 13.4 miCrabtree Th ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miWhite Fir Creek0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miHuckleberry Trail ↗38.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.1 miCherry Lk No OHV-ATV1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.4 miCherry Lake No OHV-ATV ↗5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Stanislaus National Forest.
- inStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 acres
- 3.3 miYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 8.6 miEmigrant Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 112,723 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Frog Creek CabinBuilding · Yosemite · 4 mi
- Niagara CampHistoric district · Tuolumne · 4.9 mi
- Leighton EncampmentSite · Pinecrest · 12.3 mi
Natural features
Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.
Recreation
There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cherry Valley?
Sites at Cherry Valley are reservable on Recreation.gov. Fore reservations, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1 (877) 444-6777; TDD: 1877-833-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cherry Valley?
American Land & Leisure operates Cherry Valley Campground and charges the following fees: $29.00 for a single-family site. $58.00 for a double-family site. American Land & Leisure operates this campground under a special use permit administered by the Forest Service.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cherry Valley?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cherry Valley open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cherry Valley have?
45 sites, including 31 standard sites without power and 14 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cherry Valley?
The longest site here provides 24 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Cherry Valley?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cherry Valley. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cherry Valley?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Camp in designated sites only.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Cherry Valley?
There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cherry Valley?
Groveland, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Cherry Valley is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hull Creek Campground (10.1 mi, first-come), Lumsden Bridge Campground (11.3 mi, first-come), and Dimond O (11.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby