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Diamond Gulch

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· Groveland, Tuolumne, California

824 acres hosted by John B.

3 lodging sites · 25 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 2 tent sites

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CLOSE TO YOSEMITE! Explore the mines and hang out on our Groveland, California ranch! We are 35 minutes to the main gate of Yosemite National Park. A great place to stay just outside of the park. We have 824 acres on a beautiful cattle ranch with two small ponds. On our property, you'll find frogs, turtles, oak trees, pine trees and stunning views of Yosemite. We have several campsites to choose from including RV camping, tent camping, and a glamping tent. Pets are welcome. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban. Potable water and toilet are available onsite. There's a golf course less than a mile away. We are also very close to town. In just a few minutes, you can drive to our local grocery store and pizza parlour. We are a 10-minute drive to Pine Mountain Lake. Beautiful Pine Mountain Lake offers golfing, dining, horseback riding, water sports and an airport. When you come to the ranch it feels like you are hundreds of miles away from civilization, but still close to everything you need. It is incredibly peaceful! This is a great place for someone who wants to escape city life and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. Much of the ranch is open wilderness for you to explore, and it's not uncommon to see deer, frogs, turtles, quail, turkeys, or other countless species of birds. Diamond Gulch Camp is the perfect place to relax if you’re a photographer, artist, family or a group of friends looking for a place to camp near Yosemite. A small portion of the property was used as a gold mine years ago, and you may find remnants of old home sites if you go exploring. We're not far from Wards Ferry Road, Groveland, Lake Don Pedro and other interesting places.

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574 ratings · 389 reviews

Kara K.recommends

June 9, 2024

Walt’s Mining Camp 5

Wonderful spot, great host.

John’s land was wonderful! I loved the showers too. Very relaxed atmosphere, beautiful land. And John was warm, friendly, welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

Samuel C.recommends

June 2, 2024

Site 4-Walt Mining Camp 1893

Campsite is very quiet and beautiful. Very well taken care of land and amazing property. I really enjoyed watching the cows grazing the grass in the morning time. I will definitely camp here again.

Maisy P.recommends

June 1, 2024

Diamond Gulch Camp

We loved this site! The showers were clean and refreshing, the nearby cows were so cute, and there were a lot of options for campsites.

Stephanie H.recommends

May 31, 2024

Diamond Gulch Camp

Peaceful ranch near Yosemite!

John was a kind and friendly host with a great piece of property and thoughtful camp amenities. The sites were well taken care of, with a picnic table, grill, and fire ring (and complimentary firewood) available at each. There were pit toilets, an outdoor sink, water spigots, and hot outdoor showers (amazing!) available for campers. The space is mixed-use with RVs, tent campers, and yurts set up. It was mostly quiet during the day, with campers coming back in the evening after exploring. The property is an active cattle ranch with turkeys and cows roaming freely outside the gated-off camping area. The road coming into the camp was dirt and a bit steep with some areas that were a bit rutted. We managed to get our 30-foot fifth wheel up with no trouble and had plenty of space to maneuver into a site. Sites were not reserved on the booking and you could set up wherever was open. We hope to stay with John again and would certainly recommend a stay with him while in the area. (Also, don't hold the MAGA flag near his entrance against him; it's a public road, and it isn't his.)

Cristian V.recommends

May 31, 2024

Diamond Gulch Camp

Best Camping!

I loved the tent camping here in this Location! There was a ton of space to set up camp at, and not to mention, There were toms of cows! Every morning it was a pleasant surprise to wale up and just see herds of cows that are friendly! I will most definitely come back here! It is very close to Yosemite and many other beautiful and scenic places to explore! 15/10 experience! Definitely recommend! The host was very friendly and had a great conversation with him as i was packing my stuff!

Nele P.recommends

May 30, 2024

Site 2 - Walt’s Mining Camp 1893

Everything we needed. Great views, quiet environment!

Location

Groveland, Tuolumne, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Me-Wuk (Central Sierra Miwok) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by John B.Joined in April 2021

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