Groveland stands as the rugged gateway to Yosemite National Park via the Big Oak Flat Entrance on Highway 120. RV travelers discover 19 parks here, blending affordable rates with easy access to granite domes, thundering waterfalls, and ancient sequoias. Camp in this Gold Rush town to dodge Yosemite crowds while hiking Hetch Hetchy trails by day.
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Groveland pulses with Gold Rush history along the South Fork Tuolumne River. The Iron Door Saloon slings beers since 1852, claiming title as California's oldest bar. Visitors raft wild waters, explore Pine Mountain Lake, or join the annual Yosemite Half Marathon through oak-studded hills.
Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes fits groups with WiFi, showers, and 30-amp hookups from $57 nightly. Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging attracts families craving comfort near park gates, starting at $58. Yosemite Ridge Resort powers big rigs via 50-amp sites and group areas for $53 to $80. Cherry Valley Campground opens pet-friendly spots at $33 to $66, though one location remains temporarily closed.
Groveland serves as the gateway to Yosemite National Park's northwest entrance. This Gold Rush town boasts the Iron Door Saloon, California's oldest operating bar since 1852. Campers base here for day trips to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir hikes and Tuolumne River rafting, skipping inner-park congestion.
Find top options like Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes, Yosemite Pines RV Resort, Yosemite Ridge Resort, and Cherry Valley Campground near Groveland. These parks cluster along Highway 120, minutes from Big Oak Flat Entrance. Thousand Trails starts at $57 with WiFi and showers; Yosemite Ridge handles big rigs with 50-amp hookups.
Yes, Cherry Valley Campground welcomes pets on big-rig-friendly sites with campfires allowed. Rates run $33 to $66 per night, though one location stays temporarily closed. Pairs well with dog walks along South Fork Tuolumne River trails near Yosemite's edge.