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Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (88)
Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
5 of the last 71 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 #6 & #7 next to each othersites #11, #12, #2, #4, #6, #7
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #8
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →sites #10, #3
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #1, #14, #5, #9
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #5
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #14, #3
Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #1
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #9
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 12.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Rivian Adventure Network12.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger12.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.6 midirections →

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.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 31 openings at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~279 mi from LA💵 $29/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆86 ratings
5★53
4★23
3★6
2★2
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4
T-Mobile1.9/4
Verizon1.6/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)?

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) 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 much does it cost to camp at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)?

Campsite fees at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) run about $29/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)?

CampSage's scans caught 31 openings at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) a good campground?

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 88 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest), AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 25 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) located?

Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest) is located in Yosemite Area, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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