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Camping at Golden Pines RV Resort near Arnold

campground · Arnold · 9 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Golden Pines RV Resort is a quiet, family-friendly campground located at 5000' elevation in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Here among the towering trees of the Stanislaus National Forest, this park has become a favorite destination for travelers throughout the United States and Europe.

4.8 on Campspot · 105 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

7 available sites

7 open of 9 site types
Tent
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$80 for 2 nights
$40/night · before taxes & fees
A-Frame Cabin
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$100 for 2 nights
$50/night · before taxes & fees
Standard RV
RV · Up to 28 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees
Large RV
RV · Up to 42 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Large Cabin
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$160 for 2 nights
$80/night · before taxes & fees
Pull-Through RV
RV · Up to 45 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$160 for 2 nights
$80/night · before taxes & fees
Premium RV
RV · Up to 35 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$180 for 2 nights
$90/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Tent
tent
✓✓from $40
A-Frame Cabin
lodging
✓✓from $50
Standard RV
rv
✓✓from $60
Large RV
rv
✓✓from $70
Large Cabin
lodging
✓✓from $80
Pull-Through RV
rv
✓✓from $80
Premium RV
rv
✓✓from $90
Small Cabin
lodging
XXfrom $70
Premium Glamping Tent
lodging
XXfrom $120

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $80 for 2 nights
$40/night · Before taxes & fees
7 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

7 openSites from $40/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Camp Store
  • Laundry
  • Pets Allowed
  • Shower
  • Swimming Pool
  • Trash Cans
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Pool
  • Showers
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 4 full-hookup individual sites.

Location

2869 Golden Torch Drive
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Golden Pines RV Resort: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Golden Pines RV Resort?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Golden Pines RV Resort have RV hookups?
4 full-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Golden Pines RV Resort?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Golden Pines RV Resort?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 4 full-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 5 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 2869 Golden Torch Drive (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

Quiet, wooded sites · 2 reviews

“Campsite quiet, amenities available with the exception of dump station - Definitely will return - Thank you”

J.O. · Sep 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (105 reviews, ★ 4.8). Not written or edited by us.

“super quiet and nice staff.. wifi could be better but using a cellular wifi hotspot worked great”

william A 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Visit was terrific - The campground has all the amenities - I commented earlier there were no sewer dumps available - I was incorrect -Plan on returning - Apologize for the confusion - Thank you”

J.O. 5 · Sep 2026 · Campspot

“Campsite quiet, amenities available with the exception of dump station - Definitely will return - Thank you”

J.O. 5 · Sep 2026 · Campspot
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Sites from $40/night
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Mighty Farm & Camp

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Sites from $32/night
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Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours 59 mi · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person
    • Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour 50 mi · 9 hr · from $220/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise 59 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!
Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 45 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 Springdale 251bh
2022 Springdale 251bh

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 53 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2020 Keystone Springdale
2020 Keystone Springdale

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 55 mi from campground

$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Golden Pines RV Resort

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour
Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

50 mi · 9 hr · from $220/person

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

59 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours
Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

59 mi · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

59 mi · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202684%0%0%
Dec 202688%0%0%
Jan 202789%0%0%
Compare site types

9 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Lodging

4 sites · From $50, From $80/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv

4 sites · From $70, From $90/night

4 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

1 site · From $40/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA

59 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

59 mi · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

59 mi · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

59 mi · 2 hr · from $642/person

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

59 mi · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person