Everything about Stanislaus National Forest totally explained
Stanislaus National Forest contains in four counties in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern
California. It was established on
February 22,
1897, making it one of the oldest national forests. It was named after the
Stanislaus River. The
Emigrant Wilderness is located entirely within its boundaries. Portions of the
Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, including the
Dardanelles Cone, and the
Mokelumne Wilderness are also within the Stanislaus National Forest. It is located primarily in eastern
Tuolumne County, adjacent to the northwestern part of
Yosemite National Park, but parts of it extend (in descending order of forestland area) into southern
Alpine, northern
Mariposa, and eastern
Calaveras counties.
It contains 78 lakes, and of rivers and streams. It has of non-motorized trails, and of roads, of which are paved.
The proximity of the Stanislaus National Forest to the
San Francisco Bay Area make it a popular recreation destination. The stunning volcanic and granite formations in the
wilderness are somewhat marred by the heavy cattle grazing, a shock to many backpackers. Exceptional whitewater
rafting and
kayaking can be found in the Wild and Scenic
Tuolumne River and
Cherry Creek. Other beautiful rivers flowing out of the Stanislaus include the
Clavey River the
Stanislaus River, and the
Merced River along the southern boundary.
Two ski resorts
Dodge Ridge and
Bear Valley operate here under a special use permit. Forest headquarters are located in
Sonora, California.
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