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 37.8240° N, 120.0049° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 6
Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
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
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | 6 | - | - |
| 2 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 3 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 4 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 5 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 6 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 7 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 8 | Standard | 6 | 32 ft | Electric |
| 9 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 10 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 11 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 12 | Standard | 6 | - | Electric |
| 14 | Standard | 6 | - | - |
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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