Stanislaus National Forest

Recreation Activities

 

Spicer Reservoir

Spicer Reservoir is located eight miles southwest of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road, a winding paved route where safe travel speeds average 20-30 mph. It has a surface area of 2,000 acres when full. Maximum speed on the lower portion of the lake is 10 mph; the upper portion, surrounded by the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, is managed for non-motorized uses only. Open June to October.

Spicer Reservoir visitors enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

• Spicer Campground with a total of 60 campsites.
• Spicer Group Campground with a 60 person capacity.
• Fishing
• Boat ramp with turnaround area and movable dock. No boat mooring available. Parking for 25 vehicles with trailers and 20 cars. Vault toilets (accessible for persons with disability).
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Trailhead at Spicer Dam provides access to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.

For shorter downloading and easier printing, the map below is divided into two halves shown here at 50% of their full size. Select either side or the links below the map to view the full size maps.

Lower Spicer Area Map (87k)

Upper Spicer Area Map (89k)

US Forest Service - Stanislaus National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 at 16:57:04 EDT