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You want solitude on the Tuolumne River and have a vehicle suited to rough unpaved roads.
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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You want solitude on the Tuolumne River and have a vehicle suited to rough unpaved roads.
You need easy access, running water, or prefer maintained campgrounds with amenities.
Reference information about Lumsden Bridge Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
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Best season: fall. Early autumn offers the most comfortable weather and the clearest river conditions — daytime highs are often in the mid-60s to low-80s°F with crisp nights in the 30s–50s°F. Fall brings lower crowds than summer, excellent boating and swimming conditions on the Tuolumne, and superb hiking and photography as the oak and understory colors warm while the pines remain evergreen. Road access is solid through mid-December, making late September–October the sweet spot for pleasant weather, lower fire-sm. Peak months: October, September, November, May Avoid: December, January, February, March
Fall called the 'sweet spot': cooler days, crisp nights, clearer river and thinner crowds.
Water Potable water is not available at this site.
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