Mosquito Lakes Campground
Currently closed for the season. Highway 4/Ebbetts Pass reopened May 6, 2026, so the campground may open soon. Operates first-come, first-served when open. No potable water or garbage service; campers must bring water and pack out 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
Mosquito Lakes Campground is a limited, primitive campground located 6 miles east of Lake Alpine along Highway 4 in the Stanislaus National Forest. The campground offers 11 sites, each equipped with a picnic table, and provides vault toilet facilities. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no potable water and no garbage service available. The campground sits at high elevation near the Mosquito Lakes, making it a popular destination for anglers and day hikers. The lakes offer fishing opportunities, and nearby trails provide access to the surrounding wilderness. Due to its location along Highway 4, the campground is only accessible when the highway is open, typically from late spring through fall depending on snowpack. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is noon. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees.
Directions
Highway 4, approximately 6 miles east of Lake Alpine and 8 miles east of the Highway 4/108 junction. When Highway 4 is closed for winter, no access is possible.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 795-1381 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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