Cherry Valley
CHERRY VALLEY
Part of Stanislaus National Forest
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.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.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.Important Notices
BRING EXTRA WATER! This area is in a drought and the well is very low. There is only one tap open for the entire campground. Come prepared with water for your needs.
- Be Bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
- Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease. Click here for more information.
- Electric site hook-ups are not available at this facility.
- This campground has first-come, first-serve sites.
- A fee will be charged for additional vehicles.
- Not advised pulling a trailer or 5th wheel.
- Not advised for motor homes over 24' long.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
Notifications and Alerts
Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Information: Recreation.gov Christmas Tree cutting permits will go on sale on Friday, October 10, 2025. Christmas trees are $10.00 each and there is a maximum of two (2) trees per permit for a total of $20.00. Fourth graders can use their Every Kid Outdoors pass to obtain one (1) free tree. There is an additional $2.50 reservation fee for all permits. Tree cutting dates are Friday, November 28, 2025, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Starting in 2026, Christmas trees will increase in price to $20.00 per tree.
Available Activities
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Water Sports - Water Sports
- Visitor Center - Visitor Center
- Hunting - Hunting
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
- Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
- Star Gazing - Star Gazing
Directions
<p>Campground can be reached from Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road also known as Forest Road (FR) 1N07 or from Cottonwood Road also known as FR 1N04. </p> <p>-Traveling from Hwy 120, go East from Groveland 13.8 miles turn left on Cherry Lake Road/1N07 for 23.5 miles where it becomes Cottonwood Road. Turn left and travel approximately 0.5 miles North. You will see the Cherry Valley Campground sign turn right North East .75 miles to campground. </p> <p>-Traveling from Tuolumne, turn onto Buchanan Road this turns into Cottonwood Road/1N04 and travel approximately 30 miles. Turn left at Cherry Valley Campground sign. NOTE: The Tuolumne route is advisable for RV’s and towing.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 209-379-2258
Groveland, CA 95321Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 017, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop CHERRY VALLEY, Type Standard Nonelectric
