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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

Best in California: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Near Yosemite National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.

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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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672 ratings · 465 reviews

Leslie N.recommends

July 21, 2024

Diamond Gulch Camp

We had a very comfortable 2 night stay at Diamond Gulch for our trip to Yosemite. We really appreciated that there were 2 clean outdoor hot showers and 3 porta potties and multiple spigots to access water. ALL of the guests were very respectful of each other's space and observed quiet times. This was my first time using HIPCAMP and we arrived by 8 :00 PM as posted, but we were unsure if there was more to the check in process. A guest informed me that the owner comes by on a tractor from time to time to check on things. My apologies to the owner if I missed an instruction to text that we had arrived.

Rene C.recommends

July 19, 2024

Walt’s Mining Camp 5

Decent space at campsites, and helpful amenities. The included firewood was a great addition!

Stephanie F.recommends

July 17, 2024

Site 1 - Walt’s Mining Camp 1893

Great spot for camping near Yosemite. Shady sites, free firewood, showers, great views. John was friendly and helpful.

Clare S.recommends

July 12, 2024

Walt’s Mining Camp 5

John’s land was not too far from Yosemite in a cozy little town. Directions were clear, other campers were cordial, and having a shower was nice. Host was friendly and answered any questions. Firewood was supplied!!! Be prepared for bees when cooking during late June.

Wassila H.recommends

July 11, 2024

Diamond Gulch Camp

Great camp!

Hot shower, nice views and clean restroom. A small cons: the land is on a slope so our RV was not flat.

Tania H.recommends

July 11, 2024

Group Tent site camping (10 guests)

I had a wonderful time camping on John’s land. The weather was very hot but the accommodations were great. Even though there was head and there are portable restrooms, the restrooms never stank and they were always fully stocked. I really enjoyed the outdoor shower’s because we were able to control the temperature. John was very attentive and willing to help where needed. We’re definitely come back again. Oh yes and Yosemite is only allot a 30 minute drive from there.

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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