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Fishing

The Stanislaus National Forest provides opportunities to fish in a safe and environmentally sound manner that promote public safety, education, competition and lawful fishing.

Fishing

Our national forests provide an endless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced and beginning angler. Beautiful rivers and streams, high mountain lakes or reservoirs and small ponds offer just about every setting one could ask for to relax and fish or just enjoy the magnificent scenery.

 

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Sandy Flat Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Picnicking Fishing
Sandy Flat Campground offers 9 single sites and 1 triple site, Granite Gulch sites 10, 11 & 12.   Utica Reservoir is set in a granite basin surrounded by red fir and lodgepole pine forest. The…

Andresen Mine Trail

Hiking Fishing
A 4.9 mile hiking and equestrian trail between Holm Powerhouse and Lumsden Road (1N10) along Cherry Creek and Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River. Use Jawbone Ridge and Cherry Lake South topographic quad…

Baker Campground

Site Open
Fishing Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Scenic Drives Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
Baker Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located at the junction of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadow Road, about 27 miles from the Summit…

Beardsley Dam Campground

Site Open
Fishing Hiking Water Activities Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east…

Beardsley Day Use

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Hiking Fishing
Stoves, tables, picnicking, boating, boat launch ramp, water skiing, fishing, nature trail.  

Beardsley Reservoir

Site Open
Water Activities Fishing
Beardsley Reservoir is operated by the Tri-Dam Project.  During the winter season, the gate at CA highway 108 will be closed.  Check the Beardsley Day Use Area page for daily operations and gate…

Bloomfield Campground

Site Open
Fishing
Campground is located in a timbered setting along the banks of the North Fork Mokelumne River, 2.4 miles west of Ebbetts Pass and four miles north of Highland Lakes. 20 campsites with picnic…

Boulder Flat Campground

Site Closed
Fishing Hiking Scenic Drives Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
Boulder Flat Campground sits in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River, 20 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. Enjoy the 20 camping sites; one is double…

Brightman Flat Campground

Site Open
Fishing Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Scenic Drives
Brightman Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 21 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are two entrances to…

Carlon Day Use Area

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Fishing
Along Evergreen Road near State Highway 120. Picnic tables, vault toilets, grills.

Last updated February 12, 2026