Stanislaus National Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leaving Yosemite and headed for Highway 1! We kept seeing these beautiful vista's and we were near Buck Meadows, so we pulled in there in time to see a small herd of elk! Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #America #nature #park #outdoors #California #roadtrip #travel #blue #sky #landscape #mountains #valley #vista
Leaving Yosemite and headed for Highway 1! We kept seeing these beautiful vista's and we were near Buck Meadows, so we pulled in there in time to see a small herd of elk! Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #America #nature #park #outdoors #California #roadtrip #travel #blue #sky #landscape #mountains #valley #vista
Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #america #nature #park #California #roadtrip #bluesky #landscape #mountains #valley
Calaveras Big Trees CA State Park protects 2 groves of giant sequoia trees that are 300 ft tall with 25 foot diameter trunks. The giant trees were discovered in 1852. The location first gained notoriety from a sequoia called the Discovery Tree that was cut down in 1853 and 24 foot diameter sections were shipped and exhibited in San Francisco, Cape Horn, and New York City. It was originally 363 feet tall, but now is only a 3' platform base where it originally stood. The posted picture was our hike through the South Grove area (a 3 mile hike with scattered Giant Trees). The colors and spring undergrowth of the forest was so green and vibrant. The beauty was unexpected and we plan to return in the Autumn when the undergrowth is changing colors. #GreatOutdoors #Nature
The Stump is what once was a Giant Sequoia tree that gained publicity in 1852 when mentioned by Augustus Dowd. The Discovery Tree fell on June 27, 1853. It took 3 weeks to cut down the Discovery Tree. Pump augers and chisels were used to cut it down, as no saw was large enough for the project. Discovery Tree measured 24 feet in diameter at its base, was 363 feet tall, and was determined by ring count to be 1,244 years old when felled. #LikeALocal

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Where to stay in Stanislaus National Forest

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Tamarack

While Tamarack isn't home to many top sights, Balancing Rock and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tamarack
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

4 out of 5
34001 Highway 120 Groveland CA
The price is NZ$411 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$411
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was quite good and friendly and room was clean and fresh

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

3.5 out of 5
33160 Evergreen Rd Groveland CA
The price is NZ$308 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$308
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great food on site, friendly staff. Need to drive to Yosemite park entrance

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Yosemite Westgate Lodge

Yosemite Westgate Lodge

3 out of 5
7633 State Highway 120 Groveland CA
The price is NZ$204 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$204
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free parking, a local area shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The room was very nice and clean. There are few services available (food and fuel) which was a drawback, may be better during the tourist season. Beautiful area.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Yosemite Westgate Lodge
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Cozy Cottage near Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge **WiFi**

Cozy Cottage near Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge **WiFi**

Long Barn CA
Stay at this cabin in Long Barn. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Merrill Spring and Stoddard Spring are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Nice cottage, good for a young family. Kitchen is usable with usual tools available. Top level is a bit dusty, so beware if you have allergies.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Cozy Cottage near Pinecrest/Dodge Ridge **WiFi**
Riverfront Home 5 miles to Yosemite! Private riverbank. THE closest to Yos. gate

Riverfront Home 5 miles to Yosemite! Private riverbank. THE closest to Yos. gate

Groveland CA
Stay at this holiday home in Groveland. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Big Oak Flat Information Center and Yosemite ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Yes, good wi-fi service. The riverfront is easily accessible. Nice hikes around the area. Close to Hetch-Hetchy Reservoir and Yosemite.

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Riverfront Home 5 miles to Yosemite! Private riverbank. THE closest to Yos. gate
Exquisite Vacation Home with Hot Tub, EV Charger

Exquisite Vacation Home with Hot Tub, EV Charger

Arnold CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Arnold. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
A wonderful stay for our big group, adults and kids alike

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Exquisite Vacation Home with Hot Tub, EV Charger
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Popular places to visit

Beauty in the trees! Just look around it's everywhere, you just need to look for it.

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Pinecrest with a visit to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
Yosemite valley and Merced river view from Big Oak Flat road Yosemite National Park, Mariposa county, California, USA

Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance, a lovely green space in Groveland. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
Pinecrest Lake Panorama, Pinecrest, CA - Stanislaus National Forest

Pinecrest Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pinecrest Lake during your travels in Pinecrest. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Pinecrest Lake
Beautiful winter mountain landscape, Bear Valley, California

Bear Valley Ski

Hit the slopes at Bear Valley Ski during your trip to Arnold. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Bear Valley Ski
Early Morning View of Lake Alpine, Arnold, California

Lake Alpine

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alpine during your travels in Arnold. Experience the area's musical theatre and festivals.

Lake Alpine
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Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in Arnold. You can seek out the golf courses and ski slopes in this relaxing area.

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

Cities near Stanislaus National Forest

Mariposa showing mountains and tranquil scenes

Mariposa

Beautiful Saint Annes Catholic Church building of Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia

View of old abandoned General Store in historic Coulterville CA

Coulterville

The Ghost Town of Bodie, in the State Park of California

Pioneer