Moore Creek

Open — Open year-round for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required or available.

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.

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