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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) |
|---|---|
| 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." |
Featured Events
- Roadside Geology of Sonora Pass
Date(s): Jun 10, 2023 - Star Gazing
Date(s): Jun 17, 2023 - Make Your Own Walking Stick
Date(s): Jun 22, 2023 - Tree ID with the Ranger
Date(s): Jun 22, 2023 - Pinecrest Lake Watercolor Postcards
Date(s): Jun 23, 2023 - Aug 12, 2023 - Bird Walk on the Westside Trail
Date(s): Jun 24, 2023 - Wednesday Programs Miwok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 27, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Tuesday Programs Mi Wok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 27, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Wednesday Campfire Programs (Miwok and Summit Ranger District)
Date(s): Jun 28, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Thursday Yoga at Pinecrest Mi Wok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 29, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Thursday Programs Miwok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 29, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Friday Programs Summit Mi Wok Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 30, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Saturday Program Summit Mi Wok Ranger District
Date(s): Jul 1, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023 - Saturday Evening Programs (Miwok and Summit Ranger District)
Date(s): Jul 1, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023 - Tuolumne Band of the Me-Wuk Singers and Dancers
Date(s): Jul 5, 2023 - Star Gazing
Date(s): Jul 7, 2023 - Wildflower Walk at St. Mary's Pass
Date(s): Aug 9, 2023
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