Lost Claim
Lost Claim is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.82111, -120.04861
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 209-379-2258
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lost Claim
Overview Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas of the Stanislaus National Forest. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws. Recreation Hike the Little Golden Forest Trail, a half-mile interpretive loop with the option for a longer two-mile loop. A short drive takes visitors to the Tuolumne River for wading and fishing. Facilities The 10 camping sites are all suited for tents. Sites 1, 7, and 8 would also accommodate tent trailers. The roads and spurs are native surface or gravel. Each site has a picnic table, food storage box and campfire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. Natural Features At 3,100 feet in elevation, the tranquil campground sits in a mixed conifer forest with ample shade at each campsite. Nearby is the Tuolumne River, which flows for 150 miles from the central Sierra Nevadas to the San Joaquin River. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Take a scenic drive through Yosemite and explore its legendary waterfalls. Enjoy world class fishing on the Tuolumne River or at one of the many lakes in this western Sierra Nevada location. Go hiking on one of the many nearby trails. The town of Groveland boasts many shopping and to
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 27 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 465 designated routes (609 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Claim | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lost Claim | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| South Fork Campground | Free campsite | 1.2 mi | Free | — |
| South Fork | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Lumsden Campground | Free campsite | 1.2 mi | Free | — |
| Lumsden | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.