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2 days ago · Established in 1931, Calaveras Big Trees State Park preserves a mixed conifer forest with two groves of giant sequoias - the North Grove and South Grove. In addition to the giant sequoia trees, you will find the Stanislaus River, Beaver Creek, ancient volcanic formations, natural meadows, and trails throughout the park allow you to discover the ...
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Location: Highway 4, about 30 miles east of Angels Camp and 4 miles east of Arnold Amenities: Picnic tables, water spigot, metal firepit, grill, bear-proof lockers, nearby flush toilets, pay showers Fees: $35, plus $8 reservation fee Number of sites: 51 Dogs allowed: No Reservation required: Yes Elevate your Calaveras Big Trees campingexperience by...
Location: Highway 4, about 30 miles east of Angels Camp and 4 miles east of Arnold Amenities: Picnic tables, metal firepit, bear-proof lockers, pit toilets Fees: $25, plus $8 reservation fee Number of sites: 5 Dogs allowed: No Reservation required: Yes There are five environmental campsites in Calaveras Big Trees State Park—Sugar, Lone Snag, Stanis...
There are multiple maintained trails that guide you to the hidden corners of the state park. Besides the preserved trails, there are countless more off-the-beaten-path hiking trailsthat are unnamed—getting lost and losing track of time in the state park may be one of the best things you'll ever experience. There are several Calaveras Big Trees hike...
Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving two groves of giant sequoia trees. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Arnold, California in the middle elevations of the Sierra Nevada. It has been a major tourist attraction since 1852, when the existence of the trees was first widely reported, and ...
Calaveras Big Trees is about 35 minutes driving from Angel’s Camp. From Southern California. Take either I-5 or US 99 North. From I-5 you can cross to the other side of Stockton on State Hwy 4 to 99/4 South a few miles, then follow Hwy 4 towards and beyond Farmington to the Park.
General Info: PARK HOURS: Daily – 6 am – 6 pm. PARK OFFICE TELEPHONE: 209-795-2334. PARK ADDRESS: 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223 (Note, carefully put the address into a GPS. The results are often misleading). Click here for Directions. Seasons/Climate. Summer: Typically, highs in the 80’s and lows in the 50’s, rare afternoon thundershowers.
Highlights: Second northernmost grove of giant sequoia trees in California, occupying several square miles of undulating hillsides around the Stanislaus River; park has a popular campground and a variety of trails, long and short. Nearby town: Angels Camp, 22 miles. Management: California State Parks.