Calaveras Big Trees State Park has five Environmental Campsites located around the park. These campsites are primitive, tent-only sites, usually a 5 or 10 minute walk from a designated parking area.
The five sites are known as Sugar, Lone Snag, Stanislaus, Beaver, and White Fur. Three of the sites are on the north part of the park, two are across the river near Beaver Creek. Each site can accommodate a maximum of 8 people. Those camping at these sites must pack in their own water as none is available. Sites do have picnic table, food storage lockers and fire rings. Reservations are required.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Calaveras Big Trees State Park Location: | Highway 4, thirty miles east of Angels Camp, 4 miles east of Arnold |
| Elevation: | 4,370 feet |
| Miles/Driving time: | Stockton - 78 miles, 1:38 |
| Campground Open: | Mid-May to early October |
| Number of Sites: | 5 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1, fee for 2nd vehicle |
| Pets: | No |
| Information: | (209) 795-2334 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Late May through early October |
| Booking Window: | from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 30 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | White Fir parking, campsite, and restroom (1/8-mile from parking to site) |
| Fees: | $25 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Calaveras Big Trees State Park Camping Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Environmental Campsite Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring (campfires may not be permitted during drought conditions) |
| Campground: | pit toilets, no water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | North Grove Giant Sequoias, South Grove, Stanislaus River Trail (1.3 miles downhill), Overlook Trail (1.3 miles uphill), Big Stump, Jack Knight Hall, hiking trails, visitor center
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Environmental Campsite
For those camping at one of the Environmental Campsites, Calaveras Big Trees State Park has a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors.
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