Niagara Ohv Campground
Closed — The campground operates seasonally from May through December. It is currently closed for the season and will reopen in May 2026.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 10 at 8:39PM PDT until April 10 at 9:15PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
SVRSTO The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North central Tuolumne County in northern California... Northeastern Calaveras County in northern California... Central Amador County in northern California... * Until 915 PM PDT. * At 839 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mountain Ranch, or 10 miles east of San Andreas, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Calaveras Big Trees SP, Rail Road Flat, Mountain Ranch, Dorrington, Lily Gap, Avery, Forest Meadows, Vallecito, Murphys, and Arnold.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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.…
Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure
Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
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…
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 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.
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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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