Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging

Campground in Groveland, CA • 113 RV Sites

In Groveland, California—on Highway 120 in Tuolumne County, in the last community of any size before the Yosemite National Park's Big Oak Flat entrance station and the descent into the Yosemite Valley—Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging offers an open year-round property with full hookup RV sites, cabins, classic trailers, yurts, and tent camping alongside a pool, fitness center, dog park, pet washing station, walking trails, horseshoes, bocce ball, and the Gold Country activities—gold panning included—that the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tuolumne County provide alongside the national park access that makes Groveland the premier base camp community for Yosemite visitors who want a full-service resort rather than a federal campground reservation lottery. The combination of Yosemite proximity and a complete resort amenity package in an open year-round property is rare and valuable. Full hookup sites with big-rig-friendly access accommodate motorhomes and fifth wheels alongside the RV alternatives of cabins, classic trailers, and yurts—creating a property that genuinely serves the full spectrum of overnight guests from the 40-foot Class A to the first-time glamping visitor who has never owned camping equipment. A snack bar, general store, laundry, ball field, sports courts, pavilion, and playground provide the on-site community infrastructure, and the pool handles warm-weather recreation on the days when Yosemite has consumed all available energy. Propane fills and a dump station serve the practical needs of extended RV stays, and the pet washing station addresses the inevitable result of hiking with dogs on Tuolumne County's Sierra Nevada trails. Groveland sits at approximately 2,800 feet on the Priest-Coulterville Road (Highway 120) in the foothill zone between the Central Valley's heat and the Yosemite high country, in the Mother Lode mining district where the 1849 Gold Rush left the placer mines, ditch systems, and stamp mill ruins that the Groveland area's historical character reflects. The town's historic Iron Door Saloon—claiming the title of California's oldest bar, in continuous operation since 1852—and the Victorian commercial buildings on Main Street preserve the Gold Rush era's physical evidence in a community that has balanced its historical identity with the Yosemite gateway function that Highway 120 has imposed since the first automobiles made the park accessible. Yosemite National Park's Big Oak Flat entrance, approximately 25 miles east on Highway 120, provides access to the valley via the Big Oak Flat Road—the northern approach that descends through the Merced River canyon to the valley floor with the El Capitan and Half Dome views that define Yosemite's visual signature. The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, within the park via the Evergreen Road turnoff near Groveland, protects the O'Shaughnessy Dam and the valley that John Muir called Yosemite's twin—flooded in 1923 to supply San Francisco's water needs and still the subject of restoration debate a century later. Columbia State Historic Park, 20 miles northwest, preserves the best-maintained Gold Rush townsite in California with working gold panning and the Wells Fargo office that served the Mother Lode. Yosemite Pines operates year-round, which gives it a substantial advantage during the shoulder and off-season periods when Yosemite's federal campgrounds close and the park's iconic winter and spring experiences—snow on El Capitan, Yosemite Falls at peak flow from snowmelt in May—are available without summer's crowds. The summer reservation competition for Yosemite Valley camping makes Groveland's private, reservable sites particularly valuable from June through August. Reserve your site, cabin, or yurt at Yosemite Pines and let Highway 120's Sierra Nevada approach deliver Yosemite from the base camp the national park's gateway town has been providing since the Gold Rush era.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- Check-in time RV and Tent Site: 12:00 pm.
- Check-in time Cabin and Glamping: 4:00 pm.
- Check-out time RV and Tent Site: 11:00 am.
- Check-out time Cabin and Glamping: 11:00 am.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Events and Amenities
- Events and amenities have limited availability during non-peak season.Lock Fee
- Specific RV sites, tent sites, and cabins may be requested, but are not guaranteed.
- We do offer you the opportunity to guarantee your favorite site by paying our applicable locking fee.
- If you opt out of the locking fee, you are guaranteed your selected site type or cabin type, but not the specific unit number.Rates
- We have adopted dynamic rates that fluctuate based on occupancy, similar to the hotel and airline industry.
- With that being said, rates vary based on availability and are subject to change with each search.Reservations
- Reservations may be made up to 360 days in advance online.
- Reservations must be made at least one day prior to arrival.Per Site
- 1 camping unit and 2 cars per site.
- Overflow parking upon discussion– see management.
- Limit 6 people per site.
- A maximum of two pets is allowed at all RV sites and Tent sites.
- One small tent is allowed with an RV, as long as the occupancy limits are not exceeded.Age
- Must be 18 or older to rent a RV site, tent site, cabin, or glamping site.Golf Carts
- Transient stay guests are required to register their personal golf cart by providing proof of ID and insurance and paying a $100 one-time, annual fee or a $25 per stay fee.
- Gas-powered golf carts may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
- Personal golf carts shall be permitted on the Premises on a limited basis and only if they meet one of the following conditions: the cart is classified as an approved OPDMD pursuant to applicable laws, or it is owned by a transient guest who has fully executed a golf cart registration agreement, paid the required registration fee, and provided valid proof of insurance.
- All documentation must be current and in full compliance with the terms and conditions established by Park Management.
- Park Management reserves the right to amend these terms at any time to ensure the safety of all guests.
- Golf Carts must be operated properly.
- The speed limit for Golf Carts throughout the entire Premises is 5 mph.
- Horseplay, racing, or other misuse of a Golf Cart will not be tolerated.
- Golf Carts are to be operated on campground roadways only.
- No driving through campsites or other restricted areas.
- Golf Carts are not allowed on any pedestrian track.
- Golf Carts must remain on the Premises at all times.
- Except for emergencies, Golf Carts are not to be operated during quiet hours (11 pm - 8 am).Flags
- The following flags are allowed to be displayed at your site and throughout the campground.
- All international flags, Military, including Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, POW, MIA, and veterans, sports, and decorative flags such as holiday, seasonal, or garden.Bicycle Riding
- Please, no bicycle riding after dark; state law requires helmets for all guests 13 and under.Firearms
- Guests must obey all federal, state, and local laws regarding the ownership and possession of firearms.
- Firearms are not permitted in any property buildings or common areas.
- The only exception is that guests may have a firearm in a locked, private vehicle in parking areas if permitted by law.
- The discharge of firearms, BB guns, air guns/rifles, or similar devices is strictly prohibited.Motorcycle
- Campers may arrive on a motorcycle, but are not permitted to ride the vehicle around the park.Booking
- Bookings made during Memorial Day Weekend or Labor Day Weekend with a Saturday arrival or Sunday departure date will not be accepted, unless made within 1 week of booking.
- Same-day bookings may be available by calling the office, subject to availability.Minimum Stays
- Three-night minimum during Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.
- One-night stays are permitted Monday through Friday.
- Minimum stay requirements may apply during your requested dates.
- Three-night minimum stay required for holiday weekends.Quiet hours
- Daily 11:00 pm-8:00 am.Rates Based on RV and Tent Sites
- Rates based on 4 people (4 years old and older).Toddlers
- Toddlers aged 3 and under are complimentary and do not count toward site occupancy.Pets
- Pets of the registered RV site occupant are welcome, but limited to 2 pets per site.
- All cabins are pet-friendly.
- A $50 pet fee is required for one pet, $75 for two pets
- Guests or visitors may not bring pets with them.
- If they arrive with a pet, they will not be permitted to enter the park.
- Pet owner is responsible for noise and clean up.
- Pets must be kept on a leash and may not be left unattended at the site.
- No pets allowed at tent sites.
- We reserve the right to remove hostile pets from the parks.Rates Based on Cabin, Glamping, and Tent Sites
- Unless otherwise noted, rates are based on 4 people (3 years old and older).
- Additional person fees apply.Tents
- No tents allowed at or in cabins.Smoking
- Our cabins are non-smoking.
- An excessive cleaning fee will be assessed if the policy is violated.Guest Responsibilities
- Guests are expected to leave rental units in a reasonably clean condition at departure.
- A $75 cleaning fee may apply if basic cleaning guidelines are not met.
- Units left in an unreasonably filthy condition, with unauthorized pets, or evidence of smoking will incur a minimum $250 professional cleaning fee.Pool Rules
- At least one person under the age of 16 must have a supervising companion to be in the pools and within the pool area.
- Supervising companion is understood to mean a person who is responsible for assuring that the child will comply with applicable rules and regulations.
- Please supervise children at all times and follow all posted signs and rules.
- US Coast Guard-approved Life Jackets and Puddle jumpers are encouraged for all children 48” or less.
- Never swim alone.
- A minimum of two adults, 18 years of age or older, must be present whenever the swimming or activity pool facilities are used by you or your guests.
- In an emergency, you and/or your guests must notify the facility operator and contact help as soon as possible.
- There is no substitute for adequate supervision.Behavior
- We expect all guests to behave in a family-friendly manner.
- Line jumping, profanity, and unruly behavior are considered offensive behaviors and could result in the guest being ejected from the property without a refund.Dress Code
- Proper swim attire is required.
- Swim attire must be appropriate for a family environment.
- Inappropriate swim attire: Jeans, cut-offs, undergarments, swimwear that is revealing or has messaging that depicts violence, nudity, vulgarity, or discriminatory language or graphics.Outside Food and Beverages
- Food, drinks, and coolers are allowed in the pool area.
- Glass, bottles, or containers, and alcohol are not permitted, and coolers are subject to inspection upon entering the pool area.
- Food is not allowed in any pools or spas.Prohibited
- Pets are not allowed, except for working service animals.
- Service animals must always be with their handler and may not be in pools or in contact with the water.
- Smoking, vaping, or e-cigarettes are not allowed in or around the pool area.
- Firearms, ammunition, knives, and weapons of any kind are not allowed.
- Larger outside flotation devices, including floats and rafts, are not permitted.
- Breath-holding games are not permitted in any pools or attractions.Inclement Weather
- For your safety, the pool may need to close during severe weather, such as electrical storms, heavy rain, or high winds.
- If weather causes a closure, every attempt will be made to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.Parking
- As a courtesy, our employees, if so requested, may assist with directing you to your designated Cabin or campsite.
- Regardless of the involvement of our employees, it is your sole responsibility to (a) ensure safe driving to and from the Cabin or campsite, (b) ensure safe parking at the Cabin or on the campsite, (c) confirm that the campsite will accommodate your specific trailer/RV, and (d) not hit any branches, bollards, trees, improvements, other persons or their property, etc. when traveling to or from or positioning your RV at the Cabin or on the campsite (collectively, “Parking”).Our Right to Refuse Service
- The Premises are privately owned, and park management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason except for those prohibited by law.
- You and your Guests are allowed on the Premises only pursuant to the rights granted in your permit, which may be revoked by the Park at any time, and you do not have any rights as a tenant.
- Park Management reserves the right to require any person or party it deems necessary to leave the Premises based on violations of Park Rules or behavior Park Management believes is unlawful or deems dangerous, threatening, offensive, harassing, inappropriate, disturbing, disruptive, or inconsiderate to others.
- Harassment or mistreatment of our staff or other Park guests, including but not limited to racist comments or hate speech, will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- You acknowledge that you have read this notice and agree to it as well as to all other park rules and regulations.
- In addition, you understand and agree that you are responsible for your actions and the actions of all of your Guests, including any invitees that visit the Park during your stay.
- You acknowledge and agree that neither you nor your guests or invitees is a registered sex offender in any state or jurisdiction.
- You understand and agree that Management or its employees may conduct a search of my name through the National Sex Offender Registry, and if Management, in its sole discretion, determines that I or my guest or invitee is in fact a registered sex offender, my reservation will be canceled without refund.Photographic Release
- On behalf of yourself and each of your Guests, you consent and authorize us to photograph, video tape or otherwise record you and your Guests and you grant us and our affiliated entities and promotional partners the right to use the photographs and/or motion pictures and video taken, including your and your Guests’ names, likenesses and voice, as well as any testimonial statements made by you or your Guests, and all other aspects of your and their personality, and any reproduction of them in any form, for the purpose of publicizing, promoting, and advertising the Park and the Park’s attractions in any media now known or later developed, in perpetuity and throughout the world, for any purpose, without compensation.Motorcycles / Mopeds/ Electric Scooters or Bikes
- Motorcycles and mopeds may be driven from your Cabin or campsite to the road on which our main entrance is located only by licensed drivers and only on Park roads in compliance with all Rules (including, without limitation, speed limits, traffic signs, and traffic laws), and no minibikes, motorbikes, or motor scooters are allowed on the Premises.
- Electric scooters or electric bikes are only allowed as Other Power Driven Mobility Devices (“OPDMD”) for persons with disabilities with pre-authorization from Park Management.Additional Policy for Cabins
Cleaning
- At your departure, the Cabin must be left in a reasonably clean condition (broom swept), garbage must be removed from the cabin and disposed of in the dumpster, all kitchens and kitchenettes are to be left clean, all dishes are to be washed and put away, and the microwave, refrigerator, stove, and countertops are to be wiped clean.
- If these tasks have not been satisfactorily performed, we may charge your credit card or debit card with a $75.00 cleaning fee.
- If you leave the Cabin in an unreasonably filthy condition, permit a pet to occupy a Cabin not designated as pet-friendly, or smoke in a Cabin, we may charge your credit card or debit card on file with us for the cost to professionally clean the Cabin ($250 minimum charge).Damage
- All damage to the Cabin, whether caused by you, your Guests or pets, must be disclosed to the Park registration office immediately, and in any event, no later than at checkout.
- All damage occurring to the Cabin during your stay will be charged to your credit card on file with us after a thorough inspection has been made by Park Management.
- Damages for which you will be responsible include, but are not limited to: lost key(s); broken/lost TV/DVD/AC remote controls; broken items; broken windows; discharged fire extinguishers (if not used for a fire); damaged, dented, bent, or scratched appliances, furniture, cabinetry, pots, pans or dishes; ripped, torn, burns, or other markings or stains on carpet, rugs, drapes, towels, walls, blankets, linens, bedding, mattresses or covers; marks or holes in walls, any damage to the outside of the unit, including decking, stairs, roofing, utility hookups, grills and firepits, if any; and any damage to the Premises, including to landscaping and any and all other equipment or improvements.
- Damages for which you are responsible include all costs of repair and replacement, including materials, labor, taxes, and other applicable chargesLong Term Stays (30+ Days)
- On a recurring basis, Park Management shall be permitted to conduct inspections of the Cabin for routine maintenance, cleanliness, and appropriate use with at least 48 hours’ notice, or immediately and without notice in the event of an emergency, a real or suspected safety threat to any Park personnel or guest, or any actual or suspected unlawful activity.Electric Vehicle Charging
- Charging electric vehicles (EVs) on the Premises is strictly prohibited, as our circuitry is not rated nor intended to withstand the constant electrical draw that occurs with such use.
- Doing so has the potential to damage our electrical infrastructure, your vehicle, or both.