Welcome

Two people hiking in a beautiful Alpine Meadow
A group of people view the Geological Sight Columns of the Giants

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Welcome to the Stanislaus National Forest, where you can fish in over 800 miles of rivers and streams, stay in a campground, or hike into the backcountry seeking pristine solitude. You can swim near a sandy beach or wade into cold clear streams cooling your feet while lost in the beauty of nature, raft the exciting Tuolumne River, or canoe one of the many gorgeous lakes. You can ride a horse, a mountain bike or a snowmobile. Clearly the choice is yours in the special places of the Stanislaus National Forest.
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Motorized Travel Management information, maps and documents for the Final Environmental Impact Statement phase of the project are currently available.

Motor Vehicle Use Maps - (Updated 2012) display roads and trails that are open for motor vehicle use by the public on the Stanislaus National Forest. The free maps also display public and private land ownership, plus any seasonal closures or restrictions by vehicle type.

 

A man puts Chains on his tires for safety in a snow storm.

State Highways 4 (Ebbets Pass), 108 (Sonora Pass) and 120 (Tioga Pass at Crane Flat) are currently CLOSED due to snow. For Current Highway Conditions in the area, please visit the California Department of Transportation  (Caltrans) Current Road Condition HOTLINE by calling 1(800) 427-7623 or  their website www.dot.ca.gov . Please carry chains at all times and travel with caution.

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2013 Temporary Job Announcements

The Stanislaus National Forest will be filling a number of temporary summer positions in 2013.  A wide variety of jobs are available in archaeology, botany, business administration, recreation, timber, trails, wildlife and wildland firefighting.  Please open and read the attached notice for application information and the type of jobs offered this coming season.

It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible to be considered for any of these positions, as hiring will take place in January, February, and March of 2013.


Pinecrest Recreation Area Improvements Coming!

Pinecrest Lake with mountains in background

Following Labor Day weekend 2012, construction activities in the Pinecrest Day Use Area will begin. Improvements taking place include: rehabilitate/replace aging facilities and infrastructure, meet accessibility needs, improve circulation and parking.  Visit the PG & E website for updates.


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