Stanislaus National Forest, CA

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Leaving Yosemite and headed for Highway 1! We kept seeing these beautiful vista's and we were near Buck Meadows, so we pulled in there in time to see a small herd of elk! Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #America #nature #park #outdoors #California #roadtrip #travel #blue #sky #landscape #mountains #valley #vista
Leaving Yosemite and headed for Highway 1! We kept seeing these beautiful vista's and we were near Buck Meadows, so we pulled in there in time to see a small herd of elk! Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #America #nature #park #outdoors #California #roadtrip #travel #blue #sky #landscape #mountains #valley #vista
Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #america #nature #park #California #roadtrip #bluesky #landscape #mountains #valley
Calaveras Big Trees CA State Park protects 2 groves of giant sequoia trees that are 300 ft tall with 25 foot diameter trunks. The giant trees were discovered in 1852. The location first gained notoriety from a sequoia called the Discovery Tree that was cut down in 1853 and 24 foot diameter sections were shipped and exhibited in San Francisco, Cape Horn, and New York City. It was originally 363 feet tall, but now is only a 3' platform base where it originally stood. The posted picture was our hike through the South Grove area (a 3 mile hike with scattered Giant Trees). The colors and spring undergrowth of the forest was so green and vibrant. The beauty was unexpected and we plan to return in the Autumn when the undergrowth is changing colors. #GreatOutdoors #Nature
The Stump is what once was a Giant Sequoia tree that gained publicity in 1852 when mentioned by Augustus Dowd. The Discovery Tree fell on June 27, 1853. It took 3 weeks to cut down the Discovery Tree. Pump augers and chisels were used to cut it down, as no saw was large enough for the project. Discovery Tree measured 24 feet in diameter at its base, was 363 feet tall, and was determined by ring count to be 1,244 years old when felled. #LikeALocal

Where to stay in Stanislaus National Forest

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Tamarack

While there might not be top attractions in Tamarack, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whale Rock and Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company.

Tamarack
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

4 out of 5
34001 Highway 120 Groveland CA
The price is ₩317,803 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩317,803
₩356,559 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Rooms were cute! Loved all the amenities and everything the lodge provided, from s'mores to the game room and play area. Staff was very friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

3.5 out of 5
33160 Evergreen Rd Groveland CA
The price is ₩281,689 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩281,689
₩316,040 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great food on site, friendly staff. Need to drive to Yosemite park entrance

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Yosemite Westgate Lodge

Yosemite Westgate Lodge

3 out of 5
7633 State Highway 120 Groveland CA
The price is ₩147,677 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
₩147,677
₩167,901 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free parking, an area shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Yosemite Westgate Lodge
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Yosemite Lakes RV Resort

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort

2 out of 5
31191 Hardin Flat Road Groveland CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Groveland. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Big Oak Flat Information ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
I’ve been coming here for 11 years, every New Year’s and sometimes summer. Very nice and friendly staff and customer service. The river sits yurt is our favorite very clean and organized. Thank you Yosemite Lake RV resort to be part of our memories every year.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort
Mountain Retreat Resort

Mountain Retreat Resort

2.5 out of 5
936 Cypress Point Dr Arnold CA
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Arnold. Enjoy a fitness center, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
We came for our anniversary with our kid and drive up the mountain a few miles to play in the snow ... Hoping it stays open we loved it

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

Mountain Retreat Resort
Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed

Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed

3.5 out of 5
2338 Moran Rd Arnold CA
Stay at this vacation home in Arnold. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and patios. Popular attractions Meadowmont Golf Course and Sequoia Woods Country Club and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Room was excellent and owners, Lynn and Aaron, are the best. Highly recommend the place and dealing with them. They couldn't do enough to make our stay wonderful.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed
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Popular places to visit

Beauty in the trees! Just look around it's everywhere, you just need to look for it.

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Pinecrest with a visit to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
Yosemite valley and Merced river view from Big Oak Flat road Yosemite National Park, Mariposa county, California, USA

Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance, a lovely green space in Groveland. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
Pinecrest Lake Panorama, Pinecrest, CA - Stanislaus National Forest

Pinecrest Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pinecrest Lake during your travels in Pinecrest. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Pinecrest Lake
Beautiful winter mountain landscape, Bear Valley, California

Bear Valley Ski

Hit the slopes at Bear Valley Ski during your trip to Arnold. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Bear Valley Ski
Early Morning View of Lake Alpine, Arnold, California

Lake Alpine

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alpine during your travels in Arnold. Experience the area's musical theater and festivals.

Lake Alpine
Sierra Nevada Ghost Town, California

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sierra Nevada Logging Museum during your travels in Arnold. You can seek out the golf courses and ski slopes in this family-friendly area.

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

Cities near Stanislaus National Forest

Beautiful waterfall seen off the Sonora Pass, California State Route 108, Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Sonora

FE16NC An Isolated vineyard in pasture land in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Murphys California

Murphys

Yosemite Valley

Yosemite National Park

Lightening topped Tree, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California

Dorrington

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