1 / 100

Diamond Gulch

97%
·
· Groveland, Tuolumne, California
824 acres hosted by John B.
3 lodging sites · 30 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 2 tent sites
Avatar
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.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Cave
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Select a site
Filter by
Reviews
97% Recommend912 ratings · 625 reviews
Avatar
Natalie H.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
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.
Avatar
Monet K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
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!
Avatar
Jessica F.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Beautiful camping area
29 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
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.
Avatar
Benjamin M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Great spot. Loved it. Location was awesome and the amenities were good too
Avatar
Kate C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Beautiful grounds, it was quiet and peaceful, minus the occasional moos and croaking frogs, which I appreciated. Will definitely be back!
Avatar
Michael C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Great spot to camp
Easy access to campsites, beautiful views, highly recommend. Had to contact John with a couple questions, he answered all my questions and gave great information on the first call!!! We tent camped got rained on and had a good time. Thank you John.
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
Avatar

Hosted by John B.

Joined in April 2021
Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.