Lumsden Bridge Campground





Lumsden Bridge Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River (area is unavailable), approximately one mile from South Fork Campground and two miles from Lumsden Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area.
Each site has a picnic table and a campfire pit with a grill. A vault toilet is available in the campground. Untreated water is available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended.
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CAUTION - BURNED AREA
Please use caution while in the Rim Fire Burned Area. Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows. Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time. Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas. Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees.
Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain.
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At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Groveland Ranger District (HWY 120) - Closed due to road damage. |
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Operational Hours: | Currently Lumsden Road closed to public access due to storm damage. Please contact District Office for updated information. Lumsden Bridge Campground is currently closed. |
Reservations: | For reservations, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1 (877) 444-6777; TDD: 1877-833-6777. |
Fees: | $25 Open Season: May - September |
Restrictions: | Not recommended for trailers or RVs. Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is 6. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Campfire permits are not required in developed campgrounds. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must be closed to restore the area's natural health. Help ensure your favorite area remains open. |
Closest Towns: | Communities along Highway 120 with gas and groceries:
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Water: | Untreated water available from river, if running. Treating water before drinking is recommended. |
Restroom: | Vault toilets are available in the campground. No RV dump station available. |
Operated By: | Groveland Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Groveland travel approximately 7.5 miles east to Ferretti Road. Turn left (north) onto Ferretti Road. Travel 1 mile and turn right (east) onto Lumsden Road/Forest Route 1N01 off of Ferretti Road. Travel approximately 6.5 miles to Lumsden Bridge. The campground entrance is located on the north side of the bridge. Turn left (west) after crossing the bridge to enter the campground.
RVs and trailers are not recommended on Lumsden Road/Forest Route 1N10.
Lumsden Road from Lumsden Bridge to Forest Route 1N01 is closed December 15 to April 15 according to the Motorized Travel Management Plan.
Lumsden Road is subject to closure during inclement weather.
Activities
Campground Camping
Tent camping is permitted. RVs and trailers are not recommended on Lumsden Road (Forest Route 1N10).
River and Stream Fishing
Available along the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River (area is unavailable) located next to campground.
Boating - Non-Motorized
The Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River (area is unavailable) is a popular river rafting destination. Permits required to float river May 1 to October 15.