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South Fork Campground

federal · CA

Directions
  • dump station8.2 mi
  • fuel station1.9 mi

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About

South Fork Campground is on a low elevation site near the confluence of the South Fork Tuolumne River and the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River approximately one mile from Lumsden Campground and Lumsden Bridge Campground , within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended. CAUTION - BURNED AREA Please use caution while in the Rim Fire Burned Area . Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows. Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time. Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas. Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees. Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    8.2 mi
  • fuel station

    Buck Meadows Gas Station

    1.9 mi
  • grocery

    Mar-Val's Main Street Market

    9.8 mi
  • potable water

    water pump

    2.6 mi
  • trailhead

    Tuolumne Canyon Trailhead

    0.9 mi
  • attraction

    Rim of the World

    1.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Merals Pool Ramp

    0.5 mi

Contact & access

  • CA

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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