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Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground
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Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground

Stanislaus National Forest

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As of October 2026, Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground is a campground in Stanislaus National Forest with 13 campsites. Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground is located at 37.8240ยฐ N, 120.0049ยฐ W.
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Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (5 sites)Oct 4 (10 sites)Oct 5 (11 sites)

5 sites open on Oct 3 at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 04:49 UTC.

Campsites at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground

  • Standard 13
  • Hookups 11

What an RV fits

  • 32 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water
  • food storage lockers

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
1Standard6--
2Standard6-Electric
3Standard6-Electric
4Standard6-Electric
5Standard6-Electric
6Standard6-Electric
7Standard6-Electric
8Standard632 ftElectric
9Standard6-Electric
10Standard6-Electric
11Standard6-Electric
12Standard6-Electric
14Standard6--

About Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) 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 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.

Rules and notices at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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 resrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease. Click here https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/ for more information.

Electric site hook-ups are not available at this facility.

This campground has first-come, first-served single family campsites. These sites and walk-ins are cash or check only (no credit cards accepted).

A fee will be charged for additional vehicles.

RV's 32 ft. max

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 http://www.firewood.ca.gov/

Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Stanislaus.Groveland@AmericanLL.com

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground?

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground have?

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground has 13 campsites.

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