Union East Campground
Closed for the season. Road access is blocked by snow during winter months. The campground operates seasonally, typically dependent on snow conditions.
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
Union East Campground is located at the end of Forest Road 7N75 at 6,800 feet elevation, offering a rustic mountain camping experience at Union Reservoir. The campground features 11 single sites nestled in red fir and lodgepole pine forest, each equipped with a bear box, fire ring, and picnic table with designated parking spurs. The reservoir sits in a granite basin with expansive mountain views and numerous small islands, allowing motorized boating at a maximum speed of 5 mph with a boat launch available at the campground. A 0.4-mile trail connects Union East to Union West Campground, and from Union East the trail continues 1.5 miles to Elephant Rock Lake with additional trails branching into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. The area is popular for fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, mountain biking, horseback riding, and day hiking. Water levels can fluctuate throughout the season. Island camping is permitted with a campfire permit using existing rock fire rings, but requires strict pack-in/pack-out practices including human waste.
Directions
From Highway 4, turn onto Spicer Reservoir Road (paved) and go 8 miles. Turn left onto 7N75 (gravel) and continue 0.7 miles to a T-intersection. Turn right and continue 1 mile to Union East Campground. Spicer Reservoir Road is 27 miles east of the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 795-1381 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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