THOUSAND TRAILS YOSEMITE LAKES, CA
Groveland, California
📅 Date visited: 8/4/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in is 12 p.m. for RVs, 4 p.m. for Cabins and check-out is 11:00 a.m. for all.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 31191 Hardin Flat Rd, Groveland, CA 95321
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://thousandtrails.com/california/yosemite-lakes-rv-resort
📞 Phone: 209-962-0103 / 0104
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We’re TT Adventure members, but pricing is available on their website for non-members.
🅿️ Site Used: 15
⌚ Length of Stay: 15 day’s
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, no cell service in or around the campground.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: Verizon shows limited coverage outside the campground, but overall, all cell service is limited.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NE access was mostly clear with minimal obstructions. Many sites do have tree coverage.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: WiFi was available for a fee and not tested.
🛀 Facilities / 🏊🏻♂️ Amenities: General store, Wi-Fi, Laundry, Lodge with game room, Comfort Stations, Playground, Mini-golf, Basketball, Volleyball, Hiking Trails, and Creekside Swimming.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~254 RV Sites, 130 Tent Sites, 23 Cabins and 25 Yurts. *The 2024 ELS Annual Report states no sites are for Annual rental.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: Yes
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, mixed 30/50 AMP FHU throughout.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Assigned by location.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: The office provided a map to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: Yes (under construction).
🚧 Road Condition: Good; mixed paved with some dirt/gravel. Interior turns can be tight for larger units. Hwy 120 leading to campground has signifigant grade changes and curves. Take it SLOW!
⛽ Gas: Thousand Trails Yosemite General Store (.5 miles)
🛒 Grocery: Mar-Val (18 miles)
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
Stanislaus National Forest (Adjacent) – Endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing right outside the resort.
Yosemite National Park – Big Oak Flat Entrance (5 miles) – Gateway to iconic sights like Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Half Dome, and cascading waterfalls.
Rainbow Pool (8 miles) – Scenic swimming hole and waterfall along the Tuolumne River, perfect for summer dips and picnics.
Groveland – Historic Gold Rush Town (11 miles) – Explore shops, cafés, and the Iron Door Saloon, California’s oldest continuously operating saloon.
Pine Mountain Lake (12 miles) – Boating, fishing, and sandy beach areas ideal for a family day on the water.
Carlon Falls Trail (15 miles) – Moderate hike leading to a beautiful waterfall, great for picnics and cooling off in summer.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir (25 miles) – Stunning reservoir with hiking trails, waterfalls, and fewer crowds than Yosemite Valley.
Twain Harte (28 miles) – Quaint mountain town with shops, restaurants, and seasonal events like summer concerts and craft fairs.
✏️ General Feedback / Review: Nestled along the South Fork of the Tuolumne River, Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes offers a peaceful, pine-shaded escape just five miles from Yosemite National Park’s Big Oak Flat entrance. It’s an ideal basecamp for exploring Yosemite’s waterfalls, granite cliffs, and scenic hiking trails while still enjoying the comforts of a full-service campground.
Sites range from tent spaces to full hookup RV sites, cabins, yurts, and bunkhouses. Larger rigs fit in many areas, but some loops can be tight—scouting ahead is wise for 40’+ setups. The park is well-maintained for a Thousand Trails and several upgrades are underway.
On-site amenities include a lodge with game room, playground, mini-golf, sports courts, hiking trails, fishing, creekside swimming, and a well-stocked general store. The riverfront location and access to Stanislaus National Forest offer endless opportunities for outdoor fun right from camp.
While it’s not the most modern resort in the Thousand Trails network, its location, scenery, and range of activities make it a standout choice for families and nature lovers. If you want an affordable and adventure-filled stay minutes from Yosemite, this spot delivers.
