Stanislaus National Forest

Recreation Activities

Camping

Developed Campgrounds

Calaveras Ranger District

Highland Lakes Campground Elevation 8,600 Setting Alpine forest (Lodgepole and Jeffrey Pine, Red Fir); "saddle" surrounded by high peaks.  Adjacent to Highland Lakes . Directions Highway 4 to Highland Lakes Road; follow road seven miles south to campground Road Access Highland Lakes Road is narrow, steep and winding dirt route where safe travel speeds average 20 mph or less Total Campsites 35 Walk-In Campsites   Max. Vehicle Length Not recommended for RVs. Max. Length of Stay 14 days Max. Group Size six persons per site Water Hand pump well Restrooms Vault toilets Tables 35 Stoves 35 fire rings Fee $8.00 Reservations first-come, first-served Season of Use Open late June through October, weather permitting Services Closest services in Markleeville (east side of Ebbetts Pass, Alpine County) Site Manager Forest Service Special Limited camping is available for equestrians with horse trailers in lower campground. Several trailheads access hiking and equestrian trails in Carson Iceberg Wilderness. Spectacular late-season wildflowers in August and September.

USDA Forest Service - Stanislaus National Forest
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