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Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)

Coulterville, California · Tuolumne County · Campground

Overview Sweetwater Campground is located on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to Highway 120, in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. Sites offer camping furniture (picnic tables, campfire pit with grill). Accessible vault toilets and potable water is available. Facilities Sweetwater Campground has 12 singl…

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About Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)

Overview Sweetwater Campground is located on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to Highway 120, in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. Sites offer camping furniture (picnic tables, campfire pit with grill). Accessible vault toilets and potable water is available. Facilities Sweetwater Campground has 12 single camping units. All units are suitable for tents & RV's (32 ft. max). All interior and spur roads are poaved. Each unit contains at least one picnic table, fire ring and bear box. This is one double vault toilet until (2 toilets). Well water is available and is piped to 3 faucets throughout the campground. Nearby Attractions Rainbow Pools is .8 miles from campground and has hiking around it. Preston Fall Trailhead is 7.3 miles from the campground and is a 4.5 mile hike. Carlon Day Use area is 9.8 miles from the campground. Buck Meadow is 3.1 miles from the campground.

What to Pack for Your Stay

Tuned to the live forecast for this park.

👔 What to Wear

  • 👕
    Moisture-wicking T-shirt
    Light color, breathable.
  • 🩳
    Lightweight shorts or pants
    Quick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
  • 🧢
    Brimmed sun hat
    Better than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
  • 🥾
    Trail runners
    Breathable mesh uppers.

🎒 What to Pack

  • 💧
    Water
    Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
  • 🍫
    High-energy snacks
    A snack for the trail.
  • 🧴
    Sun protection
    Sunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
  • 🩹
    First-aid kit
    Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
  • 🗺
    Offline map
    Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

Plan Your Visit to Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)

Heading to Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)?

No central reservation system listed for Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10174943) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)?

15 miles east of Groveland on Highway 120

How do I contact Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)?

You can reach the park at phone: 801-226-3564 or email: Help.Stanislaus.Groveland@AmericanLL.com.