Lost Claim
Buck Meadows, California · 3,005 ft · In Stanislaus National Forest
Photos: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Wildfire 26 mi SE: Dome, 6,788 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,005 ft (916 m)3,005 ft916 m
Sites10
Lost Claim lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 6 people15 ft
- 02Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 03Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 04Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 05Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 06Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 07Standard · up to 6 people15 ft
- 08Standard · up to 6 people15 ft
- 09Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 10Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
All 10 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
- Toilets
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
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.
Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.Recreation
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lost Claim: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny72°55°
- ThuSunny81°60°
- FriSunny82°59°
- SatSunny81°57°
- SunSunny78°55°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Lumsden Campground
Public Land · 1.2 mi · Buck Meadows
South Fork Campground
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Buck Meadows
Lumsden Bridge Campground
Public Land · 2.1 mi · Buck Meadows
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Buck Meadows share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 4.0 mi
Camp site
Buck Meadows, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Stanislaus National Forest
- 8.1 mi
Joe Walt Run
Buck Meadows, CA
- 9.4 mi
Anderson Valley
El Portal, CA
- 9.4 mi
Montgomery Gulch
Greeley Hill, CA
- 13 mi
Cherry Borrow Site
Buck Meadows, CA
- 18 mi
Camp site
Midpines, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sierra National Forest
Location and contact
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