Stanislaus National Forest/Calaveras Ranger District:
5519 Hwy 4, P.O. Box 500, Hathaway Pines 95233
(209) 795-1381; Reservations (877) 444-6777 Please go to this site, click on "Campground" and get details on all of the campgrounds up and down Highway 4. This is your all-in-one info suppository.
The Calaveras Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest manages 16 developed campgrounds with individual tent and/or trailer sites along the Highway 4 corridor from Dorrington to the Sierra Crest. Sites are first come first served, reservations available on a few sites at Big Meadow campground only. No hookups. Camping is also available at undeveloped sites throughout the district (no potable water, tables or fire rings). 14 day maximum at all campgrounds.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park: On Highway 4 three miles east of Arnold.
(209) 795-2334; Reservations: (800) 444-PARK
Lake Alpine Campground: Located at the west end of Lake Alpine. Open June to October—with any luck!


