California · Camping

The Pines

from $25
fee
April
season
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is The Pines open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name The Pines, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,251 ft
  • Groveland Ranger DistrictStanislaus National Forest

The Pines is a Forest Service campground in the Groveland Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest in California. It sits within the Stanislaus National Forest, and the nearest town is Groveland, about 7 miles away. The site is a simple base for an overnight stay. Vault toilets are the only listed amenity, and a fee is charged for use. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Groveland show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August average about 91°F. Pines Group Stanislaus is just 0.1 mile away, and the L.G.C.F. Falls Interperative T hike starts about 0.2 mile off. Tuolumne Canyon is about 2.3 miles away, and Lost Claim campground is about 2.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit The Pines

    Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      53° / 31°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 32°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 35°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 38°

      7 wet

    5. May

      73° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 51°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 56°

      0 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 55°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 50°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 42°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 35°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 31°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Groveland 2, CA, 7.4 mi away at 2,800 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.