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South Fork Campground

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundStanislaus National ForestCalifornia
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South Fork Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About South Fork Campground

South Fork Campground is on a low elevation site near the confluence of the South Fork Tuolumne River and the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River approximately one mile from Lumsden Campground and Lumsden Bridge Campground , within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water available from river, if running

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Nearest DC fast charging: 10.1 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~280 mi from LA

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❓ South Fork Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at South Fork Campground?

South Fork Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at South Fork Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like South Fork Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching South Fork Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Where is South Fork Campground located?

South Fork Campground is located in Stanislaus National Forest, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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