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Diamond Gulch

97%

626 reviews

· Groveland, Tuolumne, California

824 acres hosted by John B.

3 lodging sites · 30 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 2 tent sites

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.

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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97% Recommend917 ratings · 626 reviews

Zaina S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Site 1 - Walt’s Mining Camp 1893

I loved camping at Diamond Gulch. The sites are clean and well cared for. I love that the campground area is not large but still feels quiet and secluded. The views are beautiful and we loved hearing and seeing the gentle cows around the surrounding property. The directions to get there are clear and easy to find plus our awesome host was very responsive. Last but not least the location in proximity to Yosemite west gate entrance was more than ideal. It’s hard to find a convenient yet unique camping spot that’s so close to the park.

Dustin O.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Would recommend to a friend

Willie’s Place

It nice lots of cows and the shower was hot. Would go back. The views are amazing

Natalie H.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Diamond Gulch Camp

The camp was super quaint and nice to be at. The views were gorgeous and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful. Easy to find and manage.

Monet K.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Walt’s Camp Tent

The peace and calm I feel in Groveland is unmatched. The birds chirping, cows doing their thing and roaming the land, it all feels very freeing yet simultaneously safe and sheltered. This is my third time staying here and I’m sure I’ll be back again!

Jessica F.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Beautiful camping area

29 ft toy hauler · With pets ·

Diamond Gulch Camp

We stayed here in March, 2025 just before a major snow storm. The owner John was such a great guy, we had free firewood and had the place to ourselves due to the upcoming storm minus one other camp on the other side. We arrived after dark in our travel trailer (never setup at night). And we ended up driving down lower than trailers should be. Long story short we setup for a night and the next morning tried to go back up towards the top and got stuck. John immediately saved the day and pulled us out easily. He literally saved our trip cause we would’ve been stuck. I can’t thank him enough. He was awesome, the entire stay. I plan to definitely stay there again. The ranch was perfect with bbqs, picnic tables and fire pits. Definitely recommend.

Benjamin M.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 1 - Walt’s Mining Camp 1893

Great spot. Loved it. Location was awesome and the amenities were good too

Location

Groveland, Tuolumne, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Me-Wuk (Central Sierra Miwok) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking