Recreation
Located in California's breath-taking Central Sierras with 78 lakes, 811 miles of streams and rivers, and more than 1,000 miles of hiking trails, the 898,000 acre Stanislaus National Forest is the perfect destination for whatever your next adventure may be! Hiking, biking, fishing or camping, the Stanislaus National Forest has something for you.
Ranger Station
1 Pinecrest Lake Rd Pinecrest, CA 95364
209-965-3434
Ranger Station
24545 State Highway 120, Groveland, CA 95321-9704
(209) 962-7825
Ranger Station
5519 Highway 4, Hathaway Pines, California
(209) 795-1381
The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails. Winding its way through spectacular vistas fr
Spicer SNO-PARK
Site Open
Spicer SNO-PARK features snowmobile trails to Union and Utica Reservoirs, Summit and Elephant Rock Lakes, and the Spicer Reservoir Power House. Very experienced riders may continue on the un-groomed…
St. Marys Pass TH
Site Open
St. Mary's Pass Trailhead is on the west side of Sonora Pass
Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead can be used to access either Bull Run Lake or Heiser Lake. Due to the granite surface, the trail may be hard to find in some areas. If going to Bull Run Lake, creek crossings are…
Stanislaus River Campground
Site Open
Mature conifer forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River near Spicer Reservoir. There are 25 campsites with picnic tables, hand pumped water, and vault toilets.
Sugar Pine Railway - Fraser to Lyons
Site Open
Sugar Pine Railway - Fraser to Lyons Reservoir
Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser
Site Open
This gentle three mile (one way) hike parallels the South Fork of the Stanislaus River and overlays the historic Sugar Pine Railroad System. Access the trail from either Old Strawberry Road or the…
Summit Lake/ Mud Lake Trailhead
Site Open
This trail can be used to access Mud Lake, Rock Lake, or Spicer Reservoir; or Sword Lake for a longer backpacking trip. Trails access the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.Elevation: 7073 feetLat/long:…
Summit Ranger District Campgrounds
Welcome to the Summit Ranger District, which encompasses the upper Highway 108 corridor on the Stanislaus National Forest. Large motor homes and trailers cannot be accommodated in some campgrounds.…
Summit Ranger District Day Use
Welcome to the Summit Ranger District, which encompasses the upper Highway 108 corridor on the Stanislaus National Forest. For the most current information please call the Summit Ranger District at…
Summit Ranger District OHV
Summit Ranger District