Maps & Publications

The US Forest Service provides several types of publications and maps to the public. The material is available in many forms: brochures, maps, Recreational Opportunity Guides (ROGs), on such subjects as recreation, sightseeing, wilderness, travel management, and vegetation.

Forest Maps

Looking for a Stanislaus National Forest map during our virtual operations?

The Forest Service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit. Select the "Forest Maps" link for a listing of other maps that are available from the forest.

You can purchase National Forest Visitor Maps through our partner organization, Three Forests Interpretive Association (3FIA). Profits from sales are returned to the Stanislaus National Forest to help fund interpretive activities.
You can purchase National Forest Visitor Maps through the US Geological Survey online store.
Several types of mobile compatible maps are available from Avenza Maps.
US Geological Survey website offers USGS Topographic Maps and a wide variety of maps on-line and for purchase.

In general, forest visitor and other kinds of maps may also be purchased at most Stanislaus National Forest Offices.

2023 Christmas Tree Permitted Areas Maps

Broadly speaking, only two areas are off limits for cutting Christmas Trees: designated Wilderness Areas and the Experimental Forest. The below link will take you to a map where Christmas Tree harvesting is prohibited. In addition, please do not cut any Christmas trees from any Forest Service administrative site (offices, campgrounds, or other facilities, etc.). Additional information and guidance regarding how and where to harvest your tree is contained in the permit.

View/Download Map

Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)

The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes (roads and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel. The Motor Vehicle Use Map also displays uses allowed by vehicle class (highway-legal vehicles, vehicles less than 50 inches wide and motorcycles), and seasonal allowances.

Access our MVUMs

Over Snow Vehicle Use Map (OSVUM)

The Forest Service has designated a system of trails and areas for OSV use on the Stanislaus National Forest to provide public access and ensure the safety and enjoyment for all users.

The Over-Snow Vehicle Use Map (OSVUM) identifies where and when OSV-use is authorized to occur. The Stanislaus National Forest OSV-use designations include:

119,104 acres of cross-country OSV use
24.7 miles of NFS OSV-use trails available for grooming
58.4 miles of un-groomed NSF OSV-use trails
Minimum snow depth requirements
Access our Over Snow Vehicle Use Map

Forest Publications

Our publications fall into a few broad categories: administrative, general, recreation and research publications.

Stanislaus Forest Visitor Guide - New Edition - 2023

Your free guide for recreation all year round. Available online in both English and Spanish editions and at Stanislaus National Forest Offices and Visitor Centers.

Un Viajero al Stanislaus: Guía para vi sitantes del Bosque Nacional Stanislaus

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROGs)

These are just a sampling of the types of handouts that are free at your local forest office. Check back! As ROGs are updated they will be posted here.

Wilderness

Know Before You Go

Things To Do

Forest Products, Rocks, and Gold Panning