Niagara Ohv Campground
The campground operates seasonally from May through December. It is currently closed for the season and will reopen in May 2026.
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
Niagara OHV Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest at 6,600 feet elevation in the Stanislaus National Forest, specifically designed for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts seeking direct trail access. The campground features 10 first-come, first-served sites with dirt-surfaced parking pads and main road, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The facility provides vault-style toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply or be prepared to treat water from nearby sources. Located on Forest Road 5N01 (Eagle Meadow Road), the campground is accessible by turning right off Highway 108 about 15 miles east of Summit Ranger Station, then following Eagle Meadow Road approximately 3 miles. The area offers excellent OHV road and trail riding opportunities. Campfires and stoves are allowed, though a free California campfire permit is recommended. Maximum stay is 14 days with 6 people per site. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 12:00 noon, with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
19 miles east of Pinecrest, about 3 miles off Highway 108 on Eagle Meadow Road (Forest Road 5N01). Turn right off Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station and follow Eagle Meadow Road approximately 3 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Niagara OHV Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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