# Diamond Gulch

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- **Location:** Groveland, California, United States
- **Price:** from $45.00/night
- **Rating:** 96% recommend (1281 reviews)
- **Sites:** 29
- **Size:** 824 acres
- **Host:** John B.

## Overview

Early and late check-out available on tent/rv sites, free of charge. Just message me if you need an earlier check in! Free firewood! We are 30 minutes to the main gate of Yosemite National Park. A great place to stay just outside of the park. Be near the park, but feel that complete privacy. These sites are very spaced out from each other and are large. No need to cram together! Explore the mines and hang out on our Groveland, California ranch! 

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.

## Highlights

- **Near Yosemite National Park:** Within a 60-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.
- **Amazing views:** Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Best all-around: Finalist:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
- **Best in California: 2nd place:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
- **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
- **John is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Picnic table
- **RV amenities:** Water Hookup, Generators
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Cave, Forest, Lake, River, stream, or creek, Canyon, Mountainous, Field, Wetlands, Farm, Ranch

## Sites

- **Diamond Gulch Camp** (rv-tent, up to 4 guests, $55.00/night)
- **Walt's Mining Camp Dispersed** (rv-tent, up to 4 guests, $55.00/night)
- **Yosemite Glamping Tent!** (canvas-tent, up to 4 guests, $95.00/night)
- **Group Site Camping (Up to 16 guests)** (rv-tent, up to 16 guests, $125.00/night)
- **Willie’s Place** (canvas-tent, up to 4 guests, $70.00/night)
- **Walt’s Camp Tent** (canvas-tent, up to 2 guests, $70.00/night)
- **Yosemite RV parking** (vehicles, up to 6 guests, $45.00/night)
- **Entire Property** (rv-tent, up to 100 guests, $1,200.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Excellent stay, highly recommend
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> - Paul M., October 18, 2026

> Thanks for an awesome time! Beautiful views. Peaceful nature.
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> - Lindsey P., October 17, 2026

> John and his kindness and generosity of information accommodation and history was just the icing to the cake of our stay at Walt’s Mining Camp. As a seasoned camper, it’s very rare that you find a location that is completely quiet or that the only noise you hear is that of your natural surroundings. Sit at sunset and listen to the evening chatting of both birds and bats (owls too!) transitioning into night. And then just as you lay down for the night listen for the coyote yips and cries at the stars!! We had an amazing time. Less than a 40 minute drive ro the park and we were able to get anyth…
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> - Marianne C., October 12, 2026

> This is our second time staying here! We love it! The host replenishes firewood and maintains porta-potties well. The showers and new power post are a nice upgrade too! Thanks for the great stay! Happy to be back :)
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> - Mitali M., October 11, 2026

> I had a lovely stay! Everything was perfect! Bathroom were clean, outdoor shower, so lovely to start mornings with the cows and the view. It quiet and peaceful. The Stars at nice and the moon. Wow! Got to meet John in person. Super nice and he also let me know if there was anything I needed that he would be a call away. As a girl traveling solo that was nice. I would def stay there again! Thank you so much!!
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> - Lesly B., October 7, 2026