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
More than 80 percent of all wildfires are human caused - only YOU can prevent wildfires.
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Know Before You Go
Weather changes quickly. Check Caltrans for information about Highway conditions. You can also find information by visiting the Caltrans Facebook page
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Upcoming Events!
With summer in full gear, there's plenty of happenings on the forest! Check out our events section for list of things to do like Yoga, Art in the Forest, and Stargazing!
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Social & Ecological Resilience Across the Landscape (SERAL)
The Social and Ecological Resilience Across the Landscape project is a long-term investment in the health and resiliency of the Stanislaus National Forest. Working with our vast array of partners, over the next ten years we will treat more than 100,000 acres mostly along the Highway 108 corridor.
Spotlights
Self-Guided Visitor Activities Page

Fun activities you can do on your own in the Stanislaus National Forest: nature exploration, Junior Ranger booklets, tours, trails, mobile apps, videos, and more!
National Forests and Grasslands Explorer App

A vistitor 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.