Stanislaus River Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from late spring through fall and closes during winter months due to snow.
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
Stanislaus River Campground sits in mature conifer forest along the North Fork Stanislaus River near Spicer Reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest. This developed campground offers 25 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and bear box for food storage. Drinking water is available from hand-operated pumps, and vault toilets serve the campground. The campground's riverside location provides excellent opportunities for fishing and stream play along the North Fork Stanislaus River. The setting offers a classic Sierra Nevada forest camping experience with towering conifers and the sounds of running water. Spicer Reservoir is nearby for additional recreation opportunities. Access is straightforward via Spicer Reservoir Road (Forest Road 7N01), three miles east of Highway 4. The campground operates seasonally, typically from late spring through fall, closing for winter due to snow. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 12:00 p.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Some sites may be reservable through Recreation.gov, while others are first-come, first-served.
Directions
Three miles east of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road (Forest Road 7N01).
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $30 |
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 |
Useful Links
| Stanislaus River Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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