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Cherry Valley
Total sites: 45
Available Today: 26 FF*
Available this Weekend: 26 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 26 FF*
Available this Weekend: 26 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
4,887 ft
61°F
45°F
45°F
no signal
Stanislaus National Forest › Groveland Ranger District › California
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Cherry Valley Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cherry Valley Campground is located in the Groveland Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (2 hrs 24 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,887 feet. There are a total of 45 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. 31 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $29.00 to $58.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Due to road construction, the highway from Black Oak to Cherry Valley Campground is currently closed and will remain closed until repairs are completed. Highway 120 from Groveland to Cherry Lake Road is the only access to Cherry Valley Campground. This is a narrow and winding road with several sharp turns; long trailers or RVs are not advised. Travel at your own risk.
Winter conditions may currently exist due to recent storms, so be prepared for possible snow on the roads or in some sites.
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Campsite Reviews (161)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 63% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 6% |
@ReginaLFFA02A4 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #4
Gorgeous secluded campground. I didn't find a path to the lake but it was nice camping there regardless
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@JoeC5097181 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #11
I camped a fair amount (~35 nights) this summer in ~7 different campgrounds on forest service land and Cherry Valley campground was my favorite spot. Cherry Lake is pretty clean and picturesque and the campsites and toilets were clean. The camp host, JJ, was the best camp host I have ever had. He was kind and courteous and did a great job keeping the campground clean. I'd definitely go back and I hope to see JJ there again in the future.
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@Gabrielah9ADA7 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #19
We visited for 3 days, early September. It's a really nice campsite. Restrooms are kept clean and stocked with toilet paper. Looking forward to camping again there next year.
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@XXXRAEEF995EF0 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #42
Site #042The campsite was lovely, had a huge table, bear-safe food container, enough space for a 6 person tent and a metal pit for lighting firewood. It was quiet and peaceful at night. The only thing which bothered me was it was too far from everything. The nearest gas station was ~1.15 hour away and the road was very winding. I did spend sometime at the lake, but it is very rocky and not much to do around unless you bring your canoe/kayak/boat. I could not find any good hiking trails also nearby.
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@AnnaC7369977 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #17
These were the cleanest vault toilets Ive ever experienced! There was a very nice and helpful groundskeeper selling firewood. There is a hiking trail down to the lake near campsite 11(very steep and rocky). The campground site provides a wooden picnic table, fire pit and a bear box as well as running water near the bathrooms. We had a great time. I recommend making a reservation. It was very busy Friday and Saturday. Sunday night was pretty empty. We saw a doe walk through our campground during breakfast. There are probably other wild life nearby as well!
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@MalloryM84EC65 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #42
Such a great campsite! So quiet out in the middle of nowhere! Cheery lake is soo clear and refreshing the walk from campsite #10 is uphill otherwise you can drive 5 minutes to the boat dock area. JJ and his dog zeke were incredibly welcoming couldn't ask for a better place!
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@FranciscoC05C1 · Camped on Aug 2, 2025 at Campsite #41
Great place amazing camping experience
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@HubertWB74189D · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #4
If you like very remote place, you are right here ! Quiet, no connections, a great sea for washing. Really remote !
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@Mackenzie9CE35 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #8
Me and my friends stayed at Cherry Valley for four days. The camp manager JJ was very kind and helpful. He was able to help us find different hikes and lakes in the area. There are plenty of bathrooms and water spigots but unfortunately the spigots were down during our stay, fire wood was available for ten bucks. The drive wasnt too bad and the campsite is right next to Cherry Lake, once you get up there service is splotchy. Overall had a great stay and will be returning!
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@JodyE7D5CD0602 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #40
We had sites 39, 40, 41 for myself and my two sons families. What great sites! The 5 grandkids had lots of room to explore, run, just great experience. JJ is a great host, very knowledgeable about the area. Lake was gorgeous and full. Kids played in White Fir creek right there in the campground. Will definitely be back.No mosquitos, bring your own water, friendly campers all around.
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@KenOE3A09E15F1 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #37
Beautiful lake w clear water. Some kind of floating equipments recommended since it gets super deep. Bring plenty of water since the campsite gets hot and often void of water. Overall, a beautiful spot without cell service.
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@LonnieQ0865763 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #13
Nice clean campsites great host only thing was someone had dogs barking a lot all hours of day and night
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@NoemiVEF7156DC · Camped on Jul 4, 2025 at Campsite #41
Cherry campground is about an hour away from highway 120. About an hour and 40 minutes from Yosemite's south entrance. Campsite is quiet, clean, full of pines, very shaded and next to Cherry Lake. My family and I had a great time here.
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@RyanT8320116 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #40
JJ was an excellent host. Beautiful lake. We also took a short drive and hiked to nearby Lake Eleanor - spectacular. Bathrooms cleanest we've seen in a campground ever.
@CaterinaGC0016 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #10
A very quiet place immersed in nature. No mobile phone coverage.
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@PaulI5ABA11ABB · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #8
Campground was in excellent condition. Restrooms were well stocked, clean and Oder free. Boat ramp could use more supervision by law enforcement. Several cars looked to be parked there while people hung around nearby (not launching boats.). I would imagine budget cuts are responsible for this.
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@GonzaloP7F2F67 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #38
Beautiful lake excellent vamp sites and great fishing
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@ORLANDOA706637 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #4
Camp grounds were clean, spacious, and staff were friendly. Sites were not close together, which was great. Getting in and out was easy. We had a great time.
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@Katherine13605 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #15
Cleanest and most well kept campground weve been to! JJ the camp host was very kind and friendly and worked hard to maintain the camp. He tended the bathroom near our site ( and Im sure all the rest) multiple times each day.We will absolutely be returning. Be aware the campground is pretty remote! Pack enough ice, have enough gas, etc! An hour back out to any nearest gas station/supplies!
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@AlanB7325973 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #11
The camp host J.J. was absolutely amazing. He was so helpful and professional. He also was able to assist me with cutting the lock on the cage at the rear of my trailer as I had lost my key. To my surprise he also had a supply of outboard motor oil that saved the day because I had gas, but forgot to include the oil for my engine.He delivered the firewood we purchased right to our camp sight.The toilet facilities were always clean and free of fly's or other critters.Best camping experience I have had in California!!
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@RicardoG7DAF1A · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #15
Such a great experience . Park was well maintained and bathrooms were clean. Camp host was extremely helpful and friendly.
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@LorreaneED2AB3 · Camped on Sep 28, 2024 at Campsite #16
Loved it! Just enough space & very nice area!
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