Union West Campground
Closed for the season. Opens June 15, 2026. Reservations required June 15 through September 7 via Recreation.gov.
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.…
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
Temporary road closure of Forest Service Road 1S28B for Mountain Tunnel Improvement Projects
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 West Campground is located at Union Reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest at approximately 6,850 feet elevation. The reservoir occupies a scenic granite basin with expansive mountain views, and the campground is nestled among red fir and lodgepole pine forest along the shoreline. The campground offers 17 standard nonelectric sites, each equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-proof food locker. Vault toilets are provided, and seasonal potable water is available from a hand pump at the intersection of Forest Roads 7N75 and 7N17. The reservoir permits motorized boating with 10 horsepower or less, and fishing opportunities abound. Trails departing from Union West and neighboring Union East campgrounds lead to Elephant Rock Lake and deeper into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. The area follows Leave No Trace principles, requiring campers to pack out all trash. Reservations are required from June 15 through September 7 via Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Highway 4, take Spicer Reservoir Road (paved) for 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 7N75 (gravel) and continue 0.7 miles to a T-intersection. Turn right and go 0.3 miles, then bear left onto 7N75C for 0.5 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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