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Campground Map of Calaveras Big Trees State Park (SP) in California. Published by California Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park
North Grove and Oak Hollow Campgrounds
1170 E. Hwy. 4, Arnold, CA 95223 • (209) 795-2334
Welcome to Calaveras Big Trees State Park, home of the giant sequoias. Experience the great outdoors
in one of our 120 campsites or try one of our new rental cabins. Park activities include guided hikes,
interpretive programs, hiking, swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, photography and winter activities. For
your enjoyment, comfort and safety, please read below.
CAMPGROUND OCCUPANCY:
Each campsite is limited to eight
(8) people and two (2) licensed
vehicles, including trailers (CCR
4323). All vehicles must park in
designated campsite parking. No
road or off-road parking permitted.
VEHICLE FEES: Campsite fee
includes the first vehicle only.
Additional vehicles must pay
additional fees per night and may
be required to park in overflow
parking areas.
CHECK-OUT TIME: Check-out time
is 12 noon (CCR 4456). If you wish
to re-register for another night,
you will need to check with the
entrance station before 11 a.m. for
site availability.
QUIET HOURS are between 10 p.m.
and 6 a.m. (CCR 4320). Loud music,
activities and/or equipment are
prohibited at all times.
GENERATORS may only be
operated between 10 a.m. and
8 p.m. (CCR 4320).
WEAPONS: Firearms, bows and
arrows, explosive projectile devices
and fireworks are prohibited at all
times (CCR 4313 & 4314).
HIKING TRAILS: Several
interesting hiking trails have their
own brochures. Brochures can be
purchased at the visitor center
or trailhead.
BIKING: Bicycles are NOT
ALLOWED on the trails. Bikes are
permitted on the dirt fire roads,
paved roads and campgrounds.
Bicyclists under 18 years of age
must wear an approved helmet.
After dark, bicycles must be
equipped with a headlight, reflector,
and tail light (CVC 21201).
MESSAGES: Post all messages
on the message board at the
park entrance.
FIRES must be confined to either
stoves provided by the park or to
metal containers six inches or more
off the ground. Hot coals must be
disposed of properly. Fires are
not allowed in makeshift rock fire
rings, on tables, or on the ground.
Purchase firewood in the park. All
natural materials in the park are
protected by law, so please do not
gather down wood, pine needles,
cones or twigs (CCR 4306 & 4311).
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS:
Throughout the summer months,
we provide regularly scheduled
interpretive programs for your
interest and enjoyment. Activities
include campfire programs, guided
walks and Junior Ranger programs.
MOTORIZED VEHICLES:
Motorized vehicles are not
permitted on trails or fire roads.
All vehicles and operators must
be licensed for the street.
California helmet laws apply to
motorcycles, motor-driven cycles
and motorized bicycles (CCR 4355).
SPEED LIMITS: Speed limit is
15 MPH and strictly enforced.
Children and adults frequently cross
roadways. Please drive carefully
(CCR 4353(a)).
WILD ANIMALS: Bears, raccoons,
birds and squirrels are native to
this area and commonly visit the
campgrounds. Please DO NOT
FEED the animals (CCR 4305).
WASTEWATER: An RV sanitation
station is located near the
park entrance, and use is included
with campsite registration.
BEAR WARNING: Bears may
come into the campground at
any time, day or night. Please
lock all food and scented items
in the bear-resistant food locker
at all times, except when actually
preparing food or eating. Do not
keep food or toiletries in your
tent, sleeping area or in exposed
ice chests. Place all waste in
dumpsters as soon as possible.
Improper food storage could result
in a citation, with a maximum fine
of $1,000 and/or ejection from the
park (CCR 4323(b)).
PETS: Except for service dogs, pets
are NOT ALLOWED on the trails.
Pets are permitted on the paved
roads, campgrounds, picnic areas
and dirt fire roads. Pets must be
on a six-foot leash and under your
immediate control at all times.
Dogs must be confined inside
your tent or vehicle at night. Do
not leave your pet unattended
in a campsite or in a hot vehicle.
Visitors must clean up after
their pets. Visitors with noisy or
aggressive pets will be removed
from the park (CCR 4300(a) & 4312).
RESPECT PARK PROPERTY:
Please respect the tables, posts,
and trees, and do not cut, carve, tie
ropes or drive nails into them
(CCR 4306(a)).
If you have any questions,
comments or concerns, or if
you need additional assistance,
please contact the parks staff.
We hope you have a safe and
memorable visit. Calaveras
Big Trees State Park —
inspiring, protecting and
preserving California’s rich
natural and cultural resources
for future generations.
Discover the many states of California.TM
CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275 (TTY 800-274-7275).
To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: If you need this publication in an alternate format,
contact interp@parks.ca.gov.
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