Lost Claim

Stanislaus National Forest, CA · ≈43 mi to Merced
Sites
10
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
43 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers seeking solitude
  • Hiking and biking enthusiasts
  • Fishing and wildlife viewing
  • Star gazing in remote areas
  • Pets and their owners

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Travelers needing hookups
  • Those seeking convenience near town

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonStrong LTE signal here · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

7 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In access
3 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHikingStar GazingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Merced, ~43 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, USDA Forest Service

Overview

Overview Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas of the Stanislaus National Forest. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws. Recreation Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the Tuolumne River for wading and fishing. Facilities The 10 camping sites are all suited for tents. Sites 1, 7, and 8 would also accommodate tent trailers. The roads and spurs are native surface or gravel. Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Natural Features At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a mixed conifer forest with ample shade at each campsite. Nearby is the Tuolumne River, which flows for 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevadas to the San Joaquin River. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Take a scenic drive through Yosemite and explore its legendary waterfalls. Enjoy world class fishing on the Tuolumne River or at one of the many lakes in this western Sierra Nevada location. Go hiking on one of the many nearby trails. The town of Groveland boasts many shopping and tourist activities; check with the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau for more information.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground