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Visitor Maps and Guides

The U.S. Forest Service provides several types of publications and maps to the public. The material is available in many forms: brochures, maps, Recreational Opportunity Guides (ROGs), on such subjects as recreation, sightseeing, wilderness, travel management, and vegetation.

Forest Maps

The Forest Service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit. 

In general, forest visitor and other kinds of maps may also be purchased at most Stanislaus National Forest Offices. 

Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)

The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes (roads and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel. The Motor Vehicle Use Map also displays uses allowed by vehicle class (highway-legal vehicles, vehicles less than 50 inches wide and motorcycles), and seasonal allowances.

Over Snow Vehicle Use Map (OSVUM)

The Forest Service has designated a system of trails and areas for OSV use on the Stanislaus National Forest to provide public access and ensure the safety and enjoyment for all users.  

The Over-Snow Vehicle Use Map (OSVUM) identifies where and when OSV-use is authorized to occur. The Stanislaus National Forest OSV-use designations include:

  • 119,104 acres of cross-country OSV use
  • 24.7 miles of NFS OSV-use trails available for grooming
  • 58.4 miles of un-groomed NSF OSV-use trails
  • Minimum snow depth requirements
  • Access our Over Snow Vehicle Use Map 

Highway 108 Gooseberry and Crabtree Ski and Snowshoe Map

The Summit Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest has 25 miles of marked cross- country ski and snowshoe trails. The trails are of varying difficulty, from fairly level beginner trails, to sloping and turning intermediate slopes, to steeper and narrow trails for advanced skiers and snowshoers. The map on the reverse shows the trails and indicates the level of difficulty and length of each trail.

The Gooseberry Trail crosses several downhill ski runs at Dodge Ridge Ski Area. Use caution when crossing these trails and when on the Gooseberry Trail between the downhill ski runs. Skiers and snowboarders go through the trees and may be unaware of the Gooseberry trail.

Two trailheads access these trails, Gooseberry and Crabtree. Both are located on Forest Road 4N35 near the Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Parking is available at both trailheads. While there are currently no toilet facilities near these trails, you can stop by the Summit Ranger Station for a bathroom break before hitting the trail!

Forest Publications

Our publications fall into a few broad categories: administrative, general, recreation and research publications.

Stanislaus Forest Visitor Guide - New Edition - 2023

Your free guide for recreation all year round. Available online in both English and Spanish editions and at Stanislaus National Forest Offices and Visitor Centers. 

Un Viajero al Stanislaus: Guía para vi sitantes del Bosque Nacional Stanislaus

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROGs)

These are just a sampling of the types of handouts that are free at your local forest office.​ Check back! As ROGs are updated they will be posted here. ROGs are in PDF format.

Wilderness

Know Before You Go

Things To Do

Forest Products, Rocks, and Gold Panning

Last updated May 27th, 2025

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