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Cherry Valley
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USDA Forest Service45Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
45Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.Recreation
There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.Facilities
Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of fishing season, the last Friday in April.
Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.Natural Features
Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 45 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
45
Vehicle limit
45
Vehicle length
43
Driveway entry
45
Shade
0
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
31
Tent Only Nonelectric
14
Operator directions
Campground can be reached from Hwy 120 using Cherry Lake Road also known as Forest Road (FR) 1N07 or from Cottonwood Road also known as FR 1N04.
-Traveling from Hwy 120, go East from Groveland 13.8 miles turn left on Cherry Lake Road/1N07 for 23.5 miles where it becomes Cottonwood Road. Turn left and travel approximately 0.5 miles North. You will see the Cherry Valley Campground sign turn right North East .75 miles to campground.
-Traveling from Tuolumne, turn onto Buchanan Road this turns into Cottonwood Road/1N04 and travel approximately 30 miles. Turn left at Cherry Valley Campground sign. NOTE: The Tuolumne route is advisable for RV’s and towing.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
45 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 45 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 002 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: 25 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 005 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 006 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 007 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 008 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 009 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 010 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 011 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 013 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 014 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 015 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 016 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 017 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 019 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 020 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 021 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 022 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 52' (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 023 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 024 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58' (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 026 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 027 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 028 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 029 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 030 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 031 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 032 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 033 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 034 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 035 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 036 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 037 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 038 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 039 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 040 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 041 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 042 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 043 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 044 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 045 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 046 CHERRY VALLEY Source updated: 2026-05-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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