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The Pines Campground

usfs · CA

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  • dump station5.5 mi
  • fuel station1.8 mi

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About

The Pines Campground is on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to the Little Golden Forest Trail and near the Groveland Ranger District Office. The campground includes a large group site. Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and a campfire pit with a grill. Vault toilets and potable water is available in the campground during summer.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    5.5 mi
  • fuel station

    Buck Meadows Gas Station

    1.8 mi
  • grocery

    Mar-Val's Main Street Market

    7.2 mi
  • potable water

    water pump

    5.0 mi
  • trailhead

    Ferretti Non-motorized Trails Trailhead

    2.3 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    1.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Merals Pool Ramp

    2.6 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

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.