Lost Claim

Overview

Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas of the Stanislaus National Forest.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

209-379-2258

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lost Claim, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Tuolumne Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Hamby TrailheadTrailhead · 5.0 mi from campShow on map
• Huckleberry TrailHike · 38.0 mi long · 13.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cottonwood Meadow TrailHike · 3.8 mi long · 14.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Kibbie Lake TrailHike · 8.4 mi long · 14.6 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Lake Eleanor Trailhead.

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• Smith Peak TrailHike · 6.4 mi long · 15.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Rim of the WorldViewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Frank Harris PointPeak · 3,504 ft · 2.9 mi from campShow on map
• Smith PeakPeak · 3,855 ft · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Bower CaveCave · 5.1 mi from campShow on map
• Baker OutlookViewpoint · 4.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Go Skiing at Badger PassSkiing and snowshoeing · 23.7 mi from camp

  The Badger Pass Ski Area is open from mid-December through March (weather and conditions permitting). National Park Service

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• Hetch Hetchy DomeClimbing · 19.0 mi from campShow on map
• El Capitan BaseClimbing · 23.3 mi from camp

  Climbs around the base of El Capitan (not the big walls). OpenStreetMap

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.