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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!
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Fire Restrictions
Effective Nov. 8, 2024: There are no current fire restrictions in the High Hazard and Moderate Hazard areas on the Stanislaus National Forest.
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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.
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Events
From presentations to guided walks, there are regular opportunities for you to get involved, learn more, and have your voice heard!
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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!
Peek Inside the Forest
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Flying Wild: Stanislaus partners with Cal Guard to deliver critical supplies!
When supplies need to be delivered to repair a cultural site in the middle of the wilderness, the nature and isolation that draws people to the area can soon become obstacles to Forest Service employees. Luckily, they have a partner to call on for special deliveries! .
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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.
Spotlights
Stanislaus National Forest Celebrates 127th Birthday Filled with History
While the geological wonders that carved this piece of land occurred millions of years ago, what we know as the Stanislaus National Forest began just 127 years ago.
National Forests and Grasslands Explorer App
A visitor guide in an app! Recreation information, tours, maps, and activities. Download before you go for use offline or view on the web when you have connectivity.