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Dispersed Camping is allowed in the National Forest except in the area surrounding Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Bass Lake, Redinger Lake, and the Merced River Canyon. Campfire permits are required at all times whenever you plan to have a fire on public land outside of a developed campground. When building a fire please remember to only pick up down and dead wood that is no larger than wrist size and to never leave a campfire unattended.
You can obtain a campfire permit at any Forest office or online at www.prevetnwildfireca.org. Be sure to check and see if campfire restrictions are in effect, when campfire restrictions are in place you will not be able to make a fire in dispersed camping areas (Developed Designated Campgrounds Only) but, you will be able to operate gas stoves, and lanterns with your permit.
When camping in the Forest proper food storage is also required either using a bear box, or by the proper use of the counter balance method. While camping anywhere in the forest also keep in mind that there are other people in the forest and we advise you to respect them and their space.
You may stay at one campsite for a limit of 14 days and you may stay on each district for a limit of 21 days before we will ask you to vacate. Please follow ENVUM maps for all designated roads and vehicle limitations.
We ask you to always remember to pack out what you pack in. Human waste needs to be buried 6 to 8 inches deep. For any other questions about visiting and camping in the forest and in the wilderness please visit LeaveNoTrace.org.
A very gun sledding hill! Such a beautiful place in nature, and loads of parking. Make sure you have snow chains in the winter as it can get icy! Such a safe Rea for the kids to play.
Free, a good space of parking lot, could be crowded could be not, depends on your arrival time. If you come in the evening like an hour before dark, the place would have less people but the snow has been more packed and denser. If you could find a parking spot then most likely you could spend an hour or two to have fun. Bring the sled!!
Amazing place to go sledding. The road in is about 1.5 miles and requires 4x4 and states you must carry chains. We went after a fairly big snowstorm 12/21/21 and we didn't need the chains. Once in there is a small bunny type hill for little ones. Since we have teens and adults we hiked about 20 minutes into the forest for some great sledding and we were completely alone. It was one of those magical family moments we will never forget.
Make sure you get your sleds in town before you arrive as most of the mom and pop stores are sold out by early December.
This place is great. It does fill up and the ranger does close the gate when it gets full. If there is light snow chains will be required, there is about a mile stretch to get to the play area once you pass the gate. There are Porta pottys and you can take food to picnic just need to clean up after yourself.
Had a lot of fun being able to bring my family here. The kids had a blast making snowmen and building forts. We took some snack and sandwiches and ate in the back of our car. Beautiful scenery. They do require chains or a 4WD car.
