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
Alpine Ranger Station
Site Closed
Location: 2002 E. Highway 4, midway between Bear Valley, California and Lake Alpine.Phone: (209) 753-2811Â
Arnold Rim Trail - Cedar Center Trailhead
Site Open
Arnold Rim Trail - Cedar Center TrailheadFor maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.
Arnold Rim Trail - Logging Museum Trailhead-Arnold
Site Open
The northern terminus of the Arnold Rim Trail is at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in the community of White Pines. From the museum’s parking lot, look for the start of the trail across the…
Arnold Rim Trail - San Domingo Southern Trailhead
Site Open
This is the southernmost trailhead for the Arnold Rim Trail and San Domingo section of the trail.For maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.
Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead
Site Open
Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive TrailheadThe access off this road provides the shortest route to destinations like Cougar Rock and Top of the World.For maps and more information on the trail,…
Arnot Creek TH
Site Open
Backpacker's Walk-In Campground
Site Closed
Primitive walk-in campground, no vehicles. In beautiful lodgepole pine and fir forest within walking distance of Lake Alpine.
Baker Campground
Site Open
Baker Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located at the junction of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadow Road, about 27 miles from the Summit…
Beardsley Dam Campground
Site Closed
Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east…
Beardsley Day Use
Site Open
Stoves, tables, picnicking, boating, boat launch ramp, water skiing, fishing, nature trail. Bring potable water.