Calaveras Big Trees
Calaveras County, California · State Park
Home to giant sequoias, Calaveras Big Trees offers stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and numerous trails for visitors to explore. Enjoy the tranquility of these ancient trees and the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Campgrounds
- Beaver Creek Environmental Camp Area — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in
- Group Camping — May – October · 4 tent sites · 4,901 ft · Group camp · Drive-in · reserve
- Lone Snag — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in
- Memorial Parkway Environmental Camp Area — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in
- North Grove (sites 1-26) — May – October · 26 sites · 4,886 ft · Group camp · Drive-in · reserve
- North Grove (sites 27-59) — May – October · 33 sites · 4,663 ft · Group camp · Drive-in · reserve
- North Grove (sites 60-74) — May – October · 15 sites · 4,959 ft · Drive-in · reserve
- North Grove Environmental — May – September · 1 tent sites · 4,411 ft · Primitive · Hike-in · reserve
- Oak Hollow Campground — May – September · 54 tent sites · 4,526 ft · Drive-in · reserve
- Oak Hollow Environmental North — May – September · 2 tent sites · 4,526 ft · Primitive · Hike-in · reserve
- Oak Hollow Environmental South — May – September · 2 tent sites · 4,526 ft · Primitive · Hike-in · reserve
- Sugar Pine Environmental Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-04) · Primitive · Hike-in
Top trails
- Calaveras North Grove Trail — 1.7 mi · 75 ft gain · 36m · Out & back
- Calaveras South Grove Trail — 5.0 mi · Loop
- Lava Bluff Trail — 2.5 mi · 390 ft gain · 1h 2m · Out & back
- South Grove and Big Tree Creek Loop — 10.3 mi · 1,353 ft gain · 4h 7m · Loop
- River Canyon Trail — 3.2 mi · 1,272 ft gain · 1h 41m · Out & back
More trails here: Bradley Grove Trail, Grove Overlook Trail, Beaver Creek Accessible Trail, North Grove Boardwalk, South Grove Trail.
Visiting
Fees — Vehicle Day Use: $10, Vehicle Day Use (Holiday/Weekend): $12, Senior Day Use (62+): $9, Senior Day Use Holiday (62+): $11, Small Bus: $50, Large Bus: $100.
Parking: Senior vehicles pay a reduced $9 entrance fee. The road to the South Grove and Stanislaus River areas closes seasonally (at first significant snowfall or December 1, reopening May 1), limiting parking access to the North Grove lot during winter months.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: (209) 795-2334.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 29°F | 8.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 29°F | 8.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 7.8 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 63°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 0.9 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 55°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 55°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 0.6 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 4.8 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 8.3 in |
Top spots
- North Grove — POI
- South Grove — POI
- Lava Bluff — POI
Coordinates: 38.2775, -120.3094. Official website.
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