North Grove Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Reserve California from October through May, with limited first-come, first-served sites (1-11) available November through May. Reservations can be made 6 months to 48 hours in advance.
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
North Grove Campground is one of two developed campgrounds in Calaveras Big Trees State Park, located near the park entrance on Highway 4. The campground features 74 sites spread throughout a mature conifer forest that encircles the North Grove Meadow, placing campers within walking distance of some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth. Sites accommodate tents and RVs up to 30 feet in length, with each equipped with a picnic table, metal fire ring with grill, bear-proof locker, and access to water spigots. The campground provides flush toilets, token-operated showers, and a dump station for registered campers. Two mini group campsites offer double the capacity of regular sites. The location offers immediate access to the North Grove trail system, where visitors can walk among giant sequoias, some over 1,000 years old. The park visitor center and campfire center are also within easy walking distance. North Grove Campground operates year-round, making it the only campground in the park available during winter months. Proper food storage in provided bear lockers is mandatory due to active black bear populations. Each campsite accommodates up to 8 people with one vehicle included, and a second vehicle is permitted for an additional fee.
Directions
Located on Highway 4, approximately 30 miles east of Angels Camp and 4 miles east of Arnold. The campground is near the main park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 - $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (800) 444-7275 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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