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There are many ways you can stay at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. We offer two regular campgrounds open to tenting or RVs (units up to 30 feet long) for dry camping (no hook ups). There are environmental campsites in the park that are separate from the regular campgrounds, and two group campsites that can accommodate large groups.
A great weekend trip from San Francisco or Sacramento, the Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and snowshoeing. The awe-inspiring Giant Sequoia trees canvas the whole park, some as old as 2,000 years.
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 ...
Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Welcome to Calaveras Big Trees State Park 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).
Join. Explore Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Click this icon to visit the State’s official Calaveras Big Trees Website for additional information. Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. This grove includes the “Discovery Tree”, also known as the “Big Stump”, the first Sierra redwood noted ...
Look up at (and learn about) amazing giant sequoias 100 miles southeast of Sacramento. Established in 1931 to preserve a stunning stand of giant sequoias, Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers one of the easiest places to see these towering trees.
Park Hours. Sunrise to sunset daily. Day Use Entrance Fee. $10 per vehicle for up to 9 passengers. Big Trees Association Website. Big Trees Association’s website. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is named for the spectacular giant sequoia trees – the largest trees in the world – that were first discovered here.
