North Grove Campground
North Grove Campground is located in the heart of Calaveras Big Trees State Park, close to the North Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Visitor Center. The relatively flat campground spreads through a mature conifer forest. An adjacent meadow is filled with wildflowers in the spring. Any time of year the edge of the meadow or the boardwalk across the meadow are great places for star gazing.
Most of the 58 campsites in the North Grove Campground can accommodate tents, RVs, or trailers, but about a third are set aside as tent-only sites. Some campsites are close to Highway 4 and may experience some road noise.
Two Small Group Campsites are located inside North Grove Campground. And two Large Group Campsites are found across the highway.
| North Grove Campground Basics |
| North Grove Campground Location: |
Highway 4, thirty miles east of Angels Camp, 4 miles east of Arnold |
| Elevation: |
4,670 feet |
| Miles/Driving time: |
Stockton - 75 miles, 1:34 |
| Campground Open: |
Early March through November |
| Number of Sites: |
58 |
| Max. People per Site: |
8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
2, fee for 2nd vehicle |
| Pets: |
On leash, always attended |
| Information: |
(209) 795-2334 |
| Reservations for North Grove Campground |
| Reservations Available: |
Late May through November |
| Booking Window: |
from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: |
30 feet |
| Accessible Sites: |
#8, 11, 15, 17, 18 |
| Fees: |
$35 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: |
Calaveras Big Trees State Park Camping Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: |
2:00 PM, Noon |
| North Grove Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: |
restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: |
Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Dump Station: |
Located at campground entrance |
| Campground Map: |
North Grove Campground Map |
| Attractions near North Grove Campground : |
Stroll through Calaveras Big Trees State Park's North Grove of Giant Sequoias. Drive down to the South Grove. Stand on the Big Stump. Visit Jack Knight Hall. Explore various hiking trails. Tour the visitor center.
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North Grove Small Group Campsites
The two group camps in the North Grove Campground are designated to hold up to 16 people and up to 4 vehicles. One site can accommodate tents, RVs or trailers; the other site is tent-only. The campsites have all the same amenities as a standard campsite in North Grove Campground. Reservations are required. (See link above.)
Fee: $75 per night ($80 on holiday weekends)
Large Group Campsites
Two large group campsites are situated across Highway 4 from the main part of the park. The Upper Site can accommodate up to 40 people and 15 vehicles, the Lower Site up to 60 people and 20 vehicles. The minimum number of people at either site is 9. Both sites accept tents, RVs or trailers. The campsites have similar amenities as a standard campsite in North Grove Campground. Reservations are required. (See link above.)
Fees: Upper Site - $135 per night ($185 on holiday weekends)
Lower Site - $200 per night ($250 on holiday weekends)
General Camping Information
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
