Location Name - Camp Tawonga
31201 Mather Road
Groveland 95321

County: Tuolumne
Region: *Northern
Location ID: 10158210

Phone 1:(415) 543-2267
Phone 2:(925) 323-8552

Website:
https://tawonga.org (Website)

Email: [email protected]

 
Categories:
AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - *
AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Amphitheaters / Pavilions
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Camps / Campgrounds
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Mountains / Rocks / Geological Oddities
SPORTS - *
SPORTS - Swimming Pools Outdoor / Outdoor Pools
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs
WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Rivers / Rapids

Tags/Keywords: Hills, Lakeside, Valleys, Wilderness, Kitchens - Industrial Kitchens, Parking - Flat Surface Parking, Swimming Pools, Unpaved Roads, Trails, Meadow, Dormitory Bunk Beds, Cabins

Description:
Camp Tawonga’s beautiful 160-acre private property is situated a mere 7 miles from Yosemite National Park, on the middle fork of the Tuolumne River and nestled among the trees of Stanislaus National Forest. Our serene wilderness location truly sets us apart with both river and mountain views. Tawonga also expertly maintains safe, clean and comfortable facilities, guided by an ethic of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Our property offers over 75 buildings and facilities: Over 40 cabins featuring spacious decks An iconic Dining Hall – updated and expanded in 2019 with an expansive deck overlooking the property A glorious outdoor amphitheater seating up to 400 nestled on a hillside among the trees A state-of-the-art industrial kitchen, able to produce and serve food for 500+ people A Health Center An Olympic-sized swimming pool A lake in the center of Camp (with its own mini island) including paddleboats, boards and kayaks Access to multiple swimming holes and beaches along the Tuolumne River, which runs through the base of Tawonga An epic Challenge Course boasting 17 elements situated among the trees An overflowing organic garden growing herbs, fruits and vegetables A state of the art Arts & Crafts facility offering everything from throwing pottery on the wheel to tie-dye and copper enameling An archery range, ga-ga court (for Israeli handball), full basketball court and sports field A wilderness shed including quality backpacking and camping gear

General Notes:
Updated 4/10/24 J.Jackson

Jurisdictions::
Stanislaus National Forest - USFS, TUOLUMNE COUNTY / SONORA FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Zone: N

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 37.8568150, y coordinate: -119.9473620

Building Materials: Wood

Contacts:
Chenok, Liz *
Director, Camp Tawonga
415.543.2267 Phone 1
[email protected]
https://tawonga.org/about/contact/

* Key Contact


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