Deadman Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically opens mid-April through mid-October, though exact dates depend on weather conditions and Highway 108 accessibility.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

10:34 AM — April 11th, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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.…

Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure

Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

(The following two sentences are in Spanish relaying information on the importance of this notice. Translated to English, it would read as follows: [This notice contains important information regarding your drinking water, please read the Spanish notice if it is included. If the Spanish notice is…

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…

About

Deadman Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River in Stanislaus National Forest, approximately 29 miles east of Pinecrest off Highway 108 on Kennedy Meadow Road. The campground offers 17 total sites including two walk-in sites and three double sites, most positioned along the river bank providing scenic views and easy river access. The campground features paved main roads with dirt-surfaced parking pads at each site. Every campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit with grill. Drinking water is available from spigots distributed throughout the campground, and vault toilets are located near the campground entrance. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. The campground is located at a loop in the Stanislaus River, about half a mile from Highway 108 and near both Baker Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead. Deadman Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. The riverside location provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hiking, with access to extensive trail systems in the surrounding national forest. The campground typically operates seasonally depending on weather conditions and Highway 108 access.

Directions

29 miles east of Pinecrest off Highway 108 on Kennedy Meadow Road, near Baker Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $25 - $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (209) 965-3434

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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