Where can I swim in Stanislaus River?

Pinecrest Lake is a popular destination for swimmers, but buried back in the lake’s mountains is another hidden gem where hikers can cool off. The picturesque swimming hole known as Cleo’s Bath lies about 1.25 miles as the crow flies from the east end of Pinecrest along the South Fork of the Stanislaus River.

Is Spicer campground open?

Area Status: Open Close to reservoir, however boat ramp is about a mile away. Spicer Reservoir Group Campground is operated by Sierra Recreation Management.

What river runs through Calaveras Big Trees?

North Fork Stanislaus River
The North Fork Stanislaus River provides outstanding opportunities for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. Boaters may paddle a five-mile, Class IV stretch of the river between Sourgrass, near Dorrington, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park, just east of Arnold.

Is Stanislaus National Forest open for camping?

Important note: Due to impacts from the COVID-19 virus, not all campgrounds on the Stanislaus National Forest are open. Due to social distancing and limited personnel and supplies of PPE, our employees are not able to be everywhere they are needed this summer. We will open other campgrounds as we are able.

Is it safe to swim in Stanislaus River?

Avoid swimming in streams and rivers during periods of swift flowing spring snowmelt or summer thunderstorms. Highway 120 provides year-round access to Central Sierra Nevada Mountains. The highway traverses the southern portion of the Stanislaus National Forest, between the elevations of 2,800 and 4,700 feet.

Is Pinecrest Lake open during Covid?

Area Status: Open It is located 30 miles east of Sonora on State Highway 108. The Recreation Area lies in a timbered setting at an elevation of 5,600 feet.

Can you swim in Spicer Reservoir?

Spicer Meadow Reservoir Sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, floating and fishing are also popular water activities.

What is biggest tree in Calaveras Big Trees?

Louis Agassiz
Notes: Louis Agassiz, named to honor Swiss-American biologist and geologist Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, is the largest tree in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Drive: Louis Agassiz is 125 mi (201 km) east of San Francisco near the community of Arnold.

What is the park with the big trees?

Established in 1931, Calaveras Big Trees State Park preserves two groves of giant sequoias – the world’s largest trees – in the North and South Groves. The park is a mixed-conifer forest (a variety of trees living together).

Why is Pinecrest closed?

Closing Pinecrest Lake, Forest Campgrounds, And Other Day Use Areas. Sonora, CA — Citing high fire risk, all public access recreation spots, and campgrounds, are closing in the Stanislaus National Forest.

How do I get to the candy rock swimming hole?

Directions: Located in the Stanislaus National Forest, Candy Rock is at the end of an old dirt road, just north of the town of Murphys. According to one hiker, “After turning down the three miles of potholes and gravel known as Candy Rock Road, you arrive at a roundabout where you park anywhere. Then .

Is Pinecrest Lake drained?

The Pinecrest Lake is partially drained each fall to provide room for the spring snow melt. The sloping lake bed turns into a sled run in the winter (but not a very fast one). Pinecrest Lake is formed by a dam on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River.

What kind of fish are in Spicer Reservoir?

“Spicer currently has a recreational fishery including brook trout, Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT), brown trout (BN) and rainbow trout (RT),” Ewing said. “Historically, Spicer had a brown bullhead fishery.” In order to assess the fishery, CDFW installed an angler survey box at the public launch ramp in 2015.

Can you drive through Stanislaus National Forest?

The Stanislaus Forest lies to the west and northwest of Yosemite National Park, and you can reach it easily by taking California Highway 120 out of the park, driving to Highway 49 and continuing until you reach Highway 108.

Do you need a pass for Stanislaus National Forest?

WILDERNESS PERMITS A Wilderness Permit is required for all overnight trips to the Emigrant, Carson-Iceberg, and Mokelumne Wilderness Areas. There are no quota or reservation systems for the Emigrant, Carson-Iceberg or Mokelumne. Summit Ranger Station (Hwy 108) will be issuing permits in person during office hours.