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Spicer Reservoir
This page is for the Spicer Reservoir area; visit the Spicer Reservoir Campground page to view campground status.
Spicer Reservoir has a surface area of 2,000 acres when full. Visitors enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | No reservations |
| Fees: | No fee |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | Summer, early fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Water: | No potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
General Information
Directions:Located nine miles southeast of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road (7N01), a winding paved route where safe travel speeds average 20-30 mph.
General Notes:
Maximum speed on the lower portion of the lake is 10 mph; the upper portion, surrounded by the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, is managed for non-motorized uses only.
No overnight camping at the boat lot parking.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 43 |
| Reservation Info | first-come, first-served |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Featured Events
- A Brief History of the Forest Service and the Highway 108 Corridor
Date(s): Jan 16, 2025 - Snowshoe with a Ranger
Date(s): Jan 17, 2025 - Ski with a Ranger
Date(s): Jan 24, 2025 - Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Date(s): Feb 11, 2025 - Ski with a Ranger
Date(s): Feb 14, 2025 - Snowshoe with a Ranger
Date(s): Feb 22, 2025 - Snowshoe with a Ranger
Date(s): Feb 28, 2025
Location
