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Diamond Gulch

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· Groveland, Tuolumne, California

824 acres hosted by John B.

3 lodging sites · 25 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 2 tent sites

Near Yosemite National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

John is a Star Host

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

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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621 ratings · 428 reviews

Audrey M.recommends

July 2, 2024

Site 4-Walt Mining Camp 1893

Awesome spot

We loved camping on John’s property. He was a super friendly and attentive host and takes great care of the space. The showers were such an awesome bonus!

Stephanie B.recommends

July 1, 2024

Walt’s Mining Camp 5

not far from the park, sites were decently sized too

Pegasus E.recommends

June 30, 2024

Walt’s Mining Camp 5

This place is welcoming!

This place is absolutely amazing, extremely well taking care of , clean & neat ,also firewood is generously provided at your fire pit!John is an amazing host and a kind man! You can tell he puts so much effort into the overall area! If you got very hot out there check out they amazing local brewerie called "Around the Horn" it is about 6 minutes away,they have a great refreshing cold beer that tastes very clean and exclusive!I highly recommend this place to anyone to have a great time within an hour drive from Yosemite Village or for those who visiting the park! We will be definitely returning soon!

Luetta K.recommends

June 28, 2024

Diamond Gulch Camp

The firewood stacked at every fire pit was very thoughtful. The free showers a nice touch too. You will need them, very dusty since no paved roads like a campground. Also bring your ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper, the cows like to talk to one another late at night, haha. I would stay here again!

Gleb B.recommends

June 23, 2024

Walt’s Mining Camp 5

Excellent campground and fabulous h

We had a great time at John’s camp! It was easy to find (even in the dark) and the camp area had all the things! Flat campsites with tables & firepits, beautiful trees and great views, clean restrooms, nice open air showers, drinking water. Also, there are large number of cows that graze outside the camp which provided great entertainment for my daughter and me. Finally, the host, John, is fabulous. He would come by and make sure everything was ok, share stories of the area, and clearly care deeply about everyone having a great experience.

Alana S.recommends

June 23, 2024

Walt’s Camp Tent

Comfy Convenient Pit Stop

Did a last minute overnight stay here on the way to Yosemite and super convenient location! The cots and mattress provided were really comfortable and check in was easy. Follow the hosts directions to get there. Sites were a little close together but everybody was super friendly. Outdoor showers looked amazing and overall land very well taken care of. There are some very friendly roaming cows on the way in, drive slow!

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

Hosted by John B.Joined in April 2021

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