Moore Creek
Open year-round for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required or available.
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
Moore Creek is a dispersed camping location in the Groveland Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest, located in Mariposa County. This site was previously operated as a developed group campground but was converted to dispersed camping to improve operational efficiency. The transition means that all developed amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and informational signage have been removed. Campers using Moore Creek must follow strict pack-it-in, pack-it-out protocols and practice leave-no-trace principles. The site is available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. As a dispersed camping area, visitors should be prepared for primitive conditions with no facilities, water, or services on-site. The campground sits within the expansive Stanislaus National Forest, which encompasses 898,000 acres of Sierra Nevada wilderness with 78 lakes, 811 miles of streams and rivers, and over 1,000 miles of hiking trails. The Groveland area provides access to numerous outdoor recreation opportunities in the surrounding forest.
Directions
From I-5, take exit 698 Salt Creek/Gilman Road. Turn right at the end of the off-ramp and follow Gilman Road east approximately 20 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 962-7825 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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