Camping At Yosemite's Doorstep
Hosted by Jim · Groveland, California
2 sites · RV, Tent · 15 acres
Near Yosemite National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.
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96% Recommend96 Ratings · 71 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Site #1
Jim’s spot was perfect. Super close to Yosemite and the amenities were great!
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Ian R.
4 reviews
The host had the camp ground equipped with a picnic table under a tent canopy, which was greatly enjoyed for food prep. He had a nice screened fire pit and comfy chairs to chilax in. Camp site #1 had nice big shade trees and was the best choice of the 2 that we saw. The best surprise was the cool red wood shower that had on demand hot water for great showers, a surprise luxury. Take water, as hosts warned, there is no water, thus no real toilets either, but a very clean and well stocked port-a-pot!
This camp site is surprisingly close to Yosemite west entrance on 120!
I will stay there again on our next visit.
Oh yeah, and at night... those stars! Wow!
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Jan M.
4 reviews
It was a very secluded area. I loved the fact that I was the only person there and there was no other camper it was nice. It wasn't very far from Yosemite. And you had everything there you needed a shower, A toilet. Gallon of water. Fire pit.
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Lovenlaugh Karen M.
2 reviews
It's a very nice site if you don't mind being 100ft from the highway. Traffic dies at night but picks up pretty early. The amenities were exactly as listed and having the gas station across the street was great. If you have a large group get both the sites because they're very close. I would stay again. The shower, portopotty and table were perfect.
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Nathan M.
3 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site #1
Site #1 was put together very well and was spacious, shower and restroom were clean and had no issues while there. Site also comes with its own canopy which is super helpful. Before your stay you do get a message which Jim does go very into detail in regards to the site and how to work specific items there. Site is also only 7-10 minutes away from Yosemite, does not feel like a long ride, definitely enjoy the view while you are there it is all beautiful. Definitely recommend trying this camp site out!
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Brianna H.
2 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Site #1
Jim, wow what an amazing spot! Love the care you put into this camp with the hot water shower, hammock, chairs and canopy. We enjoyed it so much! We did get a bear coming around to see if we left anything out for him. Thankful for the bear box! We will definitely be back.
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Karrilee D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site #1
We stayed at site #1 over Labor Day weekend, 2025. Overall the site was great and I would recommend as a place to stay. The site is already well reviewed so I'll only talk about items I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews.
Site #1 is well shaded throughout the day by the surrounding trees and there's a 10 ft canopy covering the picnic table. It has a large hammock suspended between two trees. It has a fully functional hot water shower powered by a tankless gas heater.
Site #2 is about 30 yards away and there is kind of a hill separating the two sites so you can't really see the other campers at their table/tent but you can see them when they go to the porta potty. sound doesn't really carry between the sites. The shared water spigot is super close to site #1. I'd rate privacy at a 7 out of 10.
We did notice that the property was frequently used as a turnaround for those who missed turning into the gas station and for whatever reason those folks drove 50+ yards up the private road to the camps to make their turn around. I'd say this happened about once per hour the whole time we were there.
And then there were the insects attacking our fatty food (hot dogs, bacon, hamburgers). It was pretty relentless. They looked like wasps but they didn't sting. I think they were hover flies? Anyway, we had to spray the picnic table with bug spray and let it dry before putting food/plates down just to keep them at bay.
Again, great experience. Would recommend.
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Patrick T.
3 reviews
It’s a beautiful self-sufficient spot, all things necessary are at hand. There’s a shop at the Valero gasstation nearby. The park entrance on the 120 highway is nearby, as is the helpful information center and spot to get fresh drinking water. A 4WD car makes things easier
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Frank S.
2 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site #2
The sites were nicely maintained, relatively private (near a main road across from a gas station and other sleeping accommodations), and close to Yosemite Park. It was easy to be in the park early with the close proximity. We had no issues and the port-a-potty well cleaned and serviced often enough that it wasn't unpleasant. Jim was very helpful and communicative with additional information. We would definitely stay again.
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Amanda H.
2 reviews
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· August 2025
5 m car ·
Site #1
We enjoyed camping here. It feels private, has a good setup for trash, toilets and a big bear box. We enjoyed taking a warm shower while watching the forest around us. Would highly recommend.
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Auke B.
10 months on Hipcamp
Excellent location and even has an outdoor shower! Very accommodating, wood and water, table with cover and neat lights on a switch were present along with a clean Porto potty.
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Miles H.
2 years on Hipcamp
We loved the site. Great set up. Warm showers. Close to the park. You can hear cars driving by in the morning but it never bothered us. Highly recommend!
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Emma S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Site #1
We loved Jim’s site by the Big Oak entrance! Super convenient to the entrance and a mini mart close by for ice and things we ran out of. The shower after a full day of hiking was the best. Jim was a great communicator and things were clear. We chose to do the tent set up after a long drive from Oregon and it was so lovely to have it all ready to go when we got there.
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Sally R.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site #2
Great location, close to Yosemite entrance and convenient short walking distance to the store for anything you may have forgotten. The site had everything we needed. The solar shower was very convenient, even just to change there as well as having access to water. Would definitely stay again!
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Alya V.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
4 m campervan ·
Site #1
Excellent location to explore Yosemite from. Great amenities at camp and lovely shade from the sun!
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Eoin F.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site #1
This was a really nice campsite. The shower and portapotty were both really nice. The shad structure and light were also wonderful. Being right across the street from a gas station with decent food and beer selection was also very advantageous. We could have used a bit larger space to pitch our tents, but it was a minor detail. (We had two two-person tents.)
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Eric H.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site #2
Super convenient location. You can walk from your campsite to the store. The road is close by but being 10 min away from the park entrance is great and it’s not too noisy at night. It can get pretty hot at site 2 after 11 am in the summertime (I visited early July) as the sun hits it until the sunset. The shade structure helps but you will be toasty. The solar shower is an amazing after a long day of hiking perfect for the sunset when the temp is a bit cooler. The bear box comes with its own key and lock which I thought was a nice touch.
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Gizma S.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site #1
Are you going backpacking in Yosemite? We did. We loved it. Staying here the night before made a huge difference. First of all, you begin to get acclimated. Elevation is 3,000 feet. The site was neat, clean and simple. The host left some firewood, there's a bear box to stow your food and other scented items, string lights, outlet for charging. The night sky was beautiful.
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Tom K.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site #1
Awesome location, clean facilities , level camping spot. It was nice having a shower at the end of the day . Would stay here again !
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Jessica S.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site #2
The location was perfect for access to Yosemite. We had everything we needed, including a big jug of water, awning, camp shower, and picnic table.
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Michelle T.
3 reviews
Fantastic site. Very nice to be 10 minutes from the park entrance. Hot showers were a godsend after a long hike. Road noise is a little loud but had no trouble sleeping. Ants did get into our food in the bear box, however, since there was a hole in the bottom.
James P.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site #2
Camping at Yosemite Doorstep was perfect. Convenient, quiet and close to the park. Perfect way to end a camping road trip.
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James M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site #1
Really beautiful campsite conveniently located by Yosemite's entrance. Across the street is a gas station and mini mart if you forget something or run out of supplies. Only one other campsite shares the space and it's on the other side of the dirt road so you have a lot of privacy. It's very quiet at night. We stayed in site #2 and it had it's own clean porta-potty, a sun canopy, picnic table, chairs and warm shower. The string lights added a nice vibe to the area. Jim also provided a jug of water and firewood. There was more than enough space for our tent and another mesh canopy we brought to keep the bugs out. On that note, make sure to bring bug spray. The mosquitoes are rampant. Make sure to follow safe food storage and keep a clean campsite. Jim provides a bear locker to use. Bring an airhorn or noisemaker just in case.
Overall great location and wonderful amenities.
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Ana R.
10 months on Hipcamp
We enjoyed the seclusion of site 2 at Jim's Hipcamp. There is a solar shower & porta potty on the site. It is close to the road so you will hear the traffic as it begins to head toward Yosemite around 5am, but it's already light by then so we were awake. The only shade on this site is under the sheltered picnic table, so on hot afternoons, it gets pretty toasty. Site 1 has great shade & an on-demand hot shower. A black bear did visit the camp one morning during our stay. No problems & we got great pictures.
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Sam D.
7 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site #2
It was a great experience, the host did a wonderful job and had great accommodations.
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Carri G.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site #1
The campsite was perfect! Jim was helpful and the location couldn’t be better!
Matt G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site #2
The site was well maintained and the shade structure and shower were a nice touch! The location close to the park entrance was very convenient.
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Kristi L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
3 m campervan ·
Site #1
I loved the nice little camp spot just off the road. Shower was awesome, porta potty was clean, wood was already laid out with kindling for the fire. Lights were a great touch. Store across thevstreet was very convenient. Jim was a great host and communicated promptly and professionally. About 6 miles outside of Yosemite Park. I would definitely stay again
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Philip E.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site #1
A wonderful set up less than 10 minutes away from the entrance of the Yosemite! Cute, cozy, and convenient. Perfect for spending a quick weekend in the park. I’d absolutely come back and stay at this site again.
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Alex B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Site #2
Jim delivered a beautiful experience with all the described camp site amenities. The extra touch of little lights on the canopy would have been very nice for the later evenings but I couldn’t figure how to turn on despite asking Jim for instructions.
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Teresa M.
3 reviews
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Groveland, Tuolumne, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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