The Pines
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $25 per night. The Pines is a National Forest campground near Groveland, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,253 ft
37.8184, -120.0951 in Tuolumne. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at The Pines?
No. The Pines is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at The Pines?
Camping at The Pines costs Single Site: $25 per night.
Is there drinking water at The Pines?
Yes, The Pines has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages The Pines?
The Pines is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around The Pines
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to The Pines, in straight-line miles: Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 25 miles), and Yosemite Falls (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
Lost Claim - Sites
- 10
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Groveland and campgrounds in Tuolumne.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01