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Lumsden Campground

usfs · CA

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  • dump station7.9 mi
  • fuel station1.7 mi

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About

Lumsden Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River approximately one mile from South Fork Campground and two miles from Lumsden Bridge Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    7.9 mi
  • fuel station

    Buck Meadows Gas Station

    1.7 mi
  • grocery

    Mar-Val's Main Street Market

    9.4 mi
  • potable water

    water pump

    2.8 mi
  • trailhead

    Tuolumne Canyon Trailhead

    0.6 mi
  • attraction

    Rim of the World

    1.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Merals Pool Ramp

    0.2 mi

Forest road access near this stay: LUMSDEN ROAD in Stanislaus National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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