Niagara Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates May through October. The campground is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Road Closure - Forest Service Road 1N04
This order extends the road closure of FSR 1N04 to December 31, 2025.
Termination of High Hazard Fire Restrictions
Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-11High Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-11, dated July 1, 2025, is hereby terminated.
Termination of Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions
Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-14Moderate Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-14, dated August 20, 2025, is hereby terminated.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.
Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Deer Valley Road Closures Early
With the publication of the Termination Notice, Deer Valley Road, FSR 8N02 between the Stanislaus and ElDorado National Roads previously closed under Forest Order STF-16-2025-08 is now open.
Termination Notice - FO STF-16-2025-10
With this termination, roads previously closed by Forest Order STF-16-2025 10 are now open.
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
About
Niagara Creek Campground offers a peaceful, rustic camping experience in the Stanislaus National Forest, situated in a scenic mixed conifer forest along Niagara Creek. The campground features 10 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Located approximately 17 miles east of Pinecrest and about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station, the campground is accessed by turning right off Highway 108 onto Eagle Meadow Road (Forest Road 5N01) and traveling about one mile. This is a basic, no-frills campground operating on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available at the campground, though creek water can be treated or filtered for use. Vault toilets are provided. The campground serves as a good base for exploring the area's recreation opportunities, including the nearby Trail of the Ancient Dwarfs, mountain biking, stream fishing, and scenic drives to Donnell Vista and Sonora Pass. The site was historically used as a construction camp in the 1860s during the building of the Sonora and Mono Wagon Road, which is now Highway 108.
Directions
From Highway 108, turn right onto Eagle Meadow Road (Forest Road 5N01), approximately 15 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station or 17 miles east of Pinecrest. Campground is about 1 mile down Eagle Meadow Road.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| eugenie.moore@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (209) 264-8317 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Niagara Creek Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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