Beardsley Dam Campground
Closed for the season. Operates April through October. Potable water is currently unavailable at the campground.
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.…
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
Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground features 16 sites total, with paved main roads and parking pads except for walk-in sites which have gravel surfaces. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and metal fire ring. Vault toilets serve the campground, and trash service is provided during the operating season. The campground sits at 3,300 feet elevation in the scenic Central Sierras, offering access to fishing, boating, and swimming at Beardsley Reservoir. While there are no designated trails from the campground to the reservoir, the area provides opportunities for scenic views and general hiking. The maximum RV or trailer length is 36 feet. Fees are charged for extra vehicle parking. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and does not accept reservations through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From CA Highway 108, turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. Follow Beardsley Road 7 miles across the dam to the campground at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 36ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| eugenie.moore@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (209) 264-8317 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Beardsley Dam Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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