For thousands of years, this Native American tribe fished and camped along the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River that now runs through Family Camp.

Take this highway 10.6 miles east to reach the Big Oak Flat entrance of Yosemite National Park.

This man-made structure is put into place in the river at the beginning of each summer in order to form Family Camp's cold, refreshing Pool.

Be sure to lock your snacks in your vehicle tonight, or else these sneaky little creatures might come into your tent for a bite to eat!

This island (accessed by a water-covered foot bridge) sits between Fort Tuolumne and the Dining Hall patio. It has been the site of many horseshoe games over the years, and the camp boat regattas typically start here.

Beginning in 1849, thousands of people from all over the country ventured to California hoping to strike it rich on this mineral, which they had heard was available in large quantities in the "Mother Lode" region of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

This distinctly-shaped, granite rock formation, a popular destination for hikers (but only if you have a permit!), can be found at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley.

If you are victorious at a game or tournament, you have a good chance of winning one of these, which are distributed by the camp recreation staff.

The Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River is stocked regularly with this variety of fish, for your fishing pleasure.

Named for a mountain range, this brown building hosts Family Camp's daily Arts & Crafts session.

Family Camp now lies on 40 acres within this government-managed forest land, established in 1897 and located primarily in eastern Tuolumne County.

This massive fire broke out in August 2013, burning 257,314 acres of forest land east of Groveland and into the backcountry areas of Yosemite National Park. SJ Family Camp sustained minor damages from this fire, and the effects on the wider landscape are still evident when you look at the heavily burned trees above camp.

These howling animals have stolen all the Princess's gold coins at the start of Mission Impossible.

There are approximately 300 to 500 of this mammal species in Yosemite National Park. A sighting can evoke excitement, awe, and fear. In autumn they can consume up to 20,000 calories per day.

This nearby hike will take you about a mile down a steep road into a river canyon. You'll enjoy all the blackberries you can eat (in late summer), views of a series of waterfalls, and at the end of the trail, giant rocks on which to relax before making the hike back up to camp.

You can try your hand at panning for gold in the river running through camp, but you'll likely be duped by this iron sulfide substance, nicknamed "fools' gold." It has a metallic luster and pale brass-yellow color that has tricked gold prospectors for centuries.

This small, seasonal lake located on Tenaya Creek in Yosemite National Park is the last remnant of a large glacial lake that once filled most of Yosemite Valley at the end of the last Ice Age. Today, it is known for the beautiful reflections of the surrounding landscape that appear on the water's surface.

This song provides a loud, spirited, and active closure to any Family Camp campfire.

Itchy! Itchy! Ouch! Avoid this green, three-leaved plant if you don't want to end up with a rash.

Built in the 1920s, this hotel and restaurant used to be perched upon the rocks above the popular swimming hole at Rainbow Pool. About ten years after it was constructed, the building was swept off its foundation by a massive flood.

Several of these ancient, human-altered rocks can be found fenced off in the staff parking lot along the trail to Rainbow Pools.

This naturalist (1838-1914) was an early advocate for the preservation of U.S. wilderness and led a successful movement to establish a national park encompassing not just Yosemite Valley, but surrounding mountains and forests as well. His writings about his adventures in nature have been read by millions.

When you hear the meal bell a-ringin', you better come running! This favorite camp dinner has traditionally been served up on Saturday evenings.

This purple, pod-like flower can commonly be seen growing along the trails surrounding camp.

This location is a popular destination for late-night stargazing trips. It can be found along the road between camp and Rainbow Pool.