Stanislaus National Forest

Adventure Awaits

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!

Begin Your Journey!

• Fire Restrictions

  

  Effective July 9, 2024: There are fire restrictions in the High Hazard and Moderate Hazard areas on the Stanislaus National Forest. Click below for more information.

  Current Fire Restrictions

• Outdoor Safety

  

  Each year several individuals or parties get lost, hurt and even killed in the woods. The most effective way to prevent mishaps is to plan ahead, prepare for your trip and know a few important safety tips.

  Outdoor Safety

• Events

  

  From presentations to guided walks, there are regular opportunities for you to get involved, learn more, and have your voice heard!

  Events

• Christmas Tree Permits

  

  Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information needed to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. Forest Service employees can provide valuable information about road and trail access and permissive cutting areas. Use this information to plan your trip and travel route.

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• Confronting the Wildfire Crisis Strategy - the Stanislaus Landscape

  

  All your questions answered about the 307,000 acres Stanislaus Landscape Project and the work underway to return fire to the landscape while building resilient communities and ecosystems.

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• Hands - on Activities and Educational Videos

  

  Want to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Stanislaus National Forest?! Click here to find educational videos, Junior Ranger booklets, scavenger hunts, and more!

  Get Learning!

Peak Inside the Forest

• Stanislaus celebrates milestones in Ackerson Meadow Restoration Project

  

  The Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and other partner agencies celebrated the completion of phase 1 of the 2-year Ackerson Meadow restoration at Ackerson Meadow.

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• Growing hope: Stanislaus National Forest wraps up annual Rim Fire replanting for Spring

  

  The Stanislaus National Forest planted 493,000 trees over 1,500 acres in under three weeks this year in the Rim Fire burn scar as part of their annual Spring planting in the Groveland Ranger District of the forest.

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• The STF Celebrates 127 Years!

  

  How do you wish happy birthday to a forest? By exploring its pristine rivers, snowcapped mountains, and flowering meadows. There’s always plenty of ways to celebrate in the nearly 900,000 acres that make up the Stanislaus National Forest.

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