Clark Fork Campground
Open for the 2026 season, operating May through October. First-come, first-served only; no reservations through Recreation.gov. Check-in at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 12:00 p.m. Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Cash only for payment. Campfire permit required from preventwildfiresca.org.
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.…
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Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-78 cleaving closed Forest Road No. 8N13 and a portion of Forest Road No. 4N12, two roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Although the Forest generally had a…
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
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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
Clark Fork Campground is situated along the scenic Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, approximately 25 miles east of Pinecrest via Clark Fork Road. The campground operates seasonally from May through October and is managed by Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort for the Forest Service. The facility is divided into two loops with paved roads and parking pads throughout. A-Loop contains 28 sites including three double sites, with vault toilets and water available at hydrants. B-Loop offers 60 sites with six double sites, flush toilets, and three fully ADA-accessible sites near the first restroom. Every site includes a picnic table and campfire ring. An RV dump station and water filling station are located near the campground entrance. The maximum vehicle length is 32 feet. Clark Fork Horse Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead are nearby, providing access to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Directions
25 miles east of Pinecrest on Clark Fork Road, near Clark Fork Horse Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead. Take Highway 108 east to Clark Fork Road; the campground is five miles from the junction.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $29 - $58 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3474 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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