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Sourgrass Recreation Area

Campground, picnic area, Jeep trail and whitewater boating put-in on the North Fork of the Stanislaus River. Campground name is Wakalu Hep Yo. 

General Information

Year-round

America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes and Golden Age and Golden Access passes accepted, reduces camping fee to half-price per night.

The river can be treacherous.  Please be aware that the current is swift and water levels can fluctuate.  Swimming is not recommended.

The Forest Service operates the Sourgrass Recreation Area and charges the following fees: Campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $30 per night and fee raises to $35 per night in 2026.   Sourgrass Day Use fee is $5 per group per vehicle.  The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies.  Pass number must be written on fee envelope.  The Interagency Annual, Senior, Military, 4th Grade and Volunteer passes do provide free day at the Sourgrass Day Use Area.  No dispersed camping within the Recreation Area. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Water Activities Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Picnicking Picnicking
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Visitor ProgramsVisitor Programs

Last updated May 23rd, 2025