Summit Ranger District Campgrounds
Closed for the winter season. Highway 108 typically closes between November and May due to snow. Campgrounds generally operate from May through October.
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
The Summit Ranger District manages numerous campgrounds along the Highway 108 corridor in California's Stanislaus National Forest. Located in the Central Sierras at elevations that receive significant winter snowfall, these campgrounds provide access to stunning alpine scenery, abundant fishing opportunities in 78 lakes and hundreds of miles of streams, and extensive hiking trails. The district spans 898,000 acres and offers diverse camping experiences from developed sites to dispersed camping areas. Highway 108 traverses Sonora Pass at 9,628 feet elevation, one of the highest paved Sierra passes, making this a prime destination for summer mountain recreation. Campground facilities vary across the district, but visitors should note that some locations cannot accommodate large recreational vehicles due to narrow roads and tight turns. The area is particularly popular during summer months when the high country is accessible and temperatures are moderate.
Directions
Located along Highway 108 in the Stanislaus National Forest. The Summit Ranger Station is at the turnoff to Pinecrest Recreation Area on Highway 108.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
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
| Summit Ranger District Campgrounds | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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