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Sourgrass Day Use
On the North Fork of the Stanislaus River.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) |
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| Fees: | The Forest Service operates Sourgrass Day Use Area and charges $5 per group per vehicle. Please follow kiosk instructions for fee payment. The America the Beautiful Interagency Senior, Access, Annual, Military, 4th Grade and Volunteer passes are honored and provide free use of the area, please display your pass on your dashboard. |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Restrictions: | No overnight camping |
| Water: | Potable water at campground across the river in summer season |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
General Information
Directions:From Hwy 4 at Dorrington, go 5 miles northeast on Boards Crossing Road/Forest Road 5N02. Pass the campground entrance, cross the bridge over the North Fork Stanislaus River, and turn left into the day use area parking. Located across river from Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground.
General Notes:
No trash removal; take all your trash and waste with you when you leave.
Parking:
Day use parking for approximately 15 cars in addition to picnic area. Gravel surface.
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Trout fishing.
Picnicking
| No. of Sites | 10 |
| Fire Information | Campfire permits are not required within developed day use sites; however, campfires are limited to the grills provided. For campfires outside of outside of open, developed forest recreation sites, please see the current campfire restrictions on the Passes and Permits page under "Campfire Permits." |