Along Highway 120 at the South Fork Tuolumne River bridge. Originally a toll stop in the stagecoach days, later a popular resort until 1958 when fire burned the resort. Now, a popular picnic area. Vault toilets, limited parking.
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.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Groveland Ranger District (HWY 120) Day Use Area is open. No alcoholic beverages or overnight camping. No garbage service; pack it in, pack it out.
Operational Hours:
Day Use Area is open for day use only.
Restrictions:
No overnight camping. Pets must be on a leash. Alchoholic beverages prohibited.
Campfire permits are not required within developed day use sites; however, campfires are limited to the grills provided. Campfire permits are required if you plan to build a campfire or use a camp stove outside a recreational vehicle away from a developed campground. Permits are free and may be obtained at the Groveland Ranger District.
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