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Recreation Activities![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() North Fork Stanislaus River
Rafting trips may be taken with one of three commercial outfitters currently licensed to run this river (highly recommended, due to the demanding and technical nature of the river) or, you may organize a private trip. Whichever way you go, please be sure to "Leave No Trace" of your visit to the North Fork, so that future users will find it as beautiful and pristine as you did. PERMITSThe Stanislaus National Forest does not regulate private non-commercial boaters on the North Fork Stanislaus River, and permits are not required. Private boaters are encouraged to stagger their launches with commercial trips, to prevent overcrowding on the river. Private boaters are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper equipment, skills and experience to safely navigate a Class IV river. Please contact the Ranger District for further information, including guidelines for put-in, take-out, and parking. OUTFITTER/GUIDESThe Stanislaus National Forest and Calaveras Big Trees State Park offer whitewater boating on the North Fork Stanislaus River in cooperation with three commercial outfitters. These outfitters operate within a permit system, under which the number of trips and passengers are limited. Outfitter-guided trips are available daily (water flows permitting) from May to October. The following businesses are our whitewater partners on the Calaveras Ranger District. Each operates under a Special Use Permit from the Stanislaus National Forest. For more information, contact the following companies directly.
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