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State Park

Photo: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National ForestPublic domain Recreation.gov

Cherry Valley

Stanislaus National Forest · Tuolumne, CA

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Operator:209-379-2258
Email:Help.Stanislaus.Groveland@AmericanLL.com
Address:Tuolumne, CA · 95321

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About

Overview Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly. Recreation There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing. Facilities Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of fishing season, the last Friday in April. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws. Natural Features Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.

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Well reviewed4.5

183 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Moderate demand

55% booked

598 of 1,079 released site-nights were already reserved · Aug 2026 – Oct 2026 · busiest Aug 2026 at 87%

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87%
Sep
66%
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12%

Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.

Amenities

Flush Toilets

Dump Station

Electric Hookups

Sewer Hookups

Firewood

Picnic Tables

Fire Rings

Trash Service

Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

No Service

Average 0.3 of 4 bars · 146 reports across 3 carriers

Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.

Verizon
Major Issues
0.6/4
54 reports
AT&T
No Service
0.1/4
55 reports
T-Mobile
No Service
0.3/4
37 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Campground Rules

Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

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