Kerrick Corral Campground
Open for the season May through December. No reservations required; first-come, first-served. No fees. No potable water available; bring your own supply and pack out all trash.
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
Kerrick Corral Horse Camp is a free equestrian campground in the Summit Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest, providing access to backcountry trails and wilderness areas. At 6,970 feet elevation, the camp offers a staging area for pack trips with designated campsites suitable for horses and pack animals. This is a primitive facility with vault toilets and picnic tables but no potable water. Campers must bring an adequate water supply and pack out all trash following Leave No Trace principles. Maximum occupancy is six people per site with a 14-day stay limit. A free California campfire permit is required for any open flame, obtainable at preventwildfireca.org or local ranger stations. The campground is accessed via Highway 108 to Crabtree Road (4N26) near Aspen Meadow Pack Station on road 4N25. Contact the Summit Ranger District at (209) 965-3434 for current conditions.
Directions
Highway 108 to Crabtree Road 4N26 near Aspen Meadow Pack Station on road 4N25.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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