Baker Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operating season runs April through early October. Sites are first-come, first-served; no reservations through Recreation.gov. Cash or check only for payment.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
Temporary road closure of Forest Service Road 1S28B for Mountain Tunnel Improvement Projects
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…
Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15
At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake
About
Baker Campground is located in the Stanislaus National Forest, nestled in a mixed conifer forest along the scenic Stanislaus River. The campground sits at the junction of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadow Road, approximately 29 miles east of Pinecrest. With 44 sites including a few double sites and 2 walk-in sites, it offers a range of camping options for visitors. The main road through the campground is paved while individual parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Potable water is available from hydrants serving multiple sites throughout the campground. Vault toilets provide restroom facilities. The campground's location near Deadman Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead makes it an excellent base for hiking into the Emigrant Wilderness. Kennedy Meadows Resort operates the facility under a special use permit from the Forest Service.
Directions
29 miles east of Pinecrest off Highway 108 on Kennedy Meadow Road, near Deadman Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 36ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3911 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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