Timbered setting on the shore of Spicer Reservoir. Tables, fireplaces, food preparation area, primitive amphitheater, and parking for group use. Close to reservoir, however boat ramp is about a mile away.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) Campgrounds are closed.
Operational Hours:
Spicer Reservoir and Spicer Group campgrounds are closed.
Reservations:
Camping is on a first come - first served basis. Reservations are taken for the Group Camp Only. Reservations for the group camp are taken beginning at 9:00am on Jan. 1 of each year. Contact Sierra Recreation Managers for group camp reservations at (209) 296-8895. Contact the Calaveras Ranger District at (209) 795-1381 for questions about road damage and accessibility.
Closest Towns:
Emergency medical services available at the Arnold Medical Clinic in the Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold, or at Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital in San Andreas (Highway 49). Gas, groceries, and camping supplies are available in Arnold, Camp Connell, and Bear Valley.
Water:
Potable
Restroom:
Vault
Passes:
America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes and Golden Age/Golden Access passes accepted, reduces camping fee to half-price per night for the individual sites only.
Operated By:
Sierra Recreation Managers
General Information
Directions: Nine miles southwest of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road.
Timbered setting on the shore of Spicer Reservoir. Tables, fireplaces, food preparation area, primitive amphitheater, and parking for group use. Close to reservoir, however boat ramp is about a mile away. May accommodate up to 50 feet for R.V.'s. For road conditions, contact the Calaveras Ranger District (209) 795-1381.
Group Camping
Spicer Reservoir offers low-speed boating (boat launch available), and excellent fishing, hiking, and equestrian opportunities. The northern arm of the lake, adjacent to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, is managed for non-motorized recreation (canoe and kayak) opportunities.
Group Shelter
Covered group cooking/eating area.
No. of Sites
7 - two sites have a maximum vehicle length of 28 feet.
Reservation Info
Available by reservation only; call 209-296-8895. Reserve in early January for best availability.
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