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If you're looking for a great California camping adventure and want to explore the possibilities of boat-in camping, look no further. You can find these boat-in campsites in remote areas where you are far from civilization, with only nature for company. Find the best boat-in campgrounds in California.

California

The Best Boat-In Camping in California

For campers seeking a new way to experience the outdoors, Stanislaus National Forest boat-in campsites are a great way to make a splash. These remote campgrounds offer the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a way you've never experienced. Find the best information on boat-in camping in California, including photos, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience.

Stanislaus National Forest

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[Niagara Creek Campground Information Board](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525207.jpg "Niagara Creek Campground Information Board") [Niagara Creek Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525205.jpg "Niagara Creek Campground") [Niagara Creek Campground Sign](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525198.jpg "Niagara Creek Campground Sign") [Niagara Creek Campground Restroom](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525201.jpg "Niagara Creek Campground Restroom") Niagara Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01), about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 10 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

Niagara Creek Campground

Lake Alpine camping at Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. Recreation Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, and wildlife watching. Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months. Facilities Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite. Picnic tables, campfire rings, toilets are available. Hot showers and laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups. Pets are welcome. Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is available in the general store at Lake Alpine Resort. Natural Features Pine Marten Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views. Squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and many different birds make this area their home. The wildflowers are also beautiful! Nearby Attractions A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake Alpine Lodge. The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness recreation. A short car ride away there is Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.

Pine Marten Campground

[Eureka Valley Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522815.jpg "Eureka Valley Campground")[Eureka Valley Nearby River](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522818.jpg "Eureka Valley Nearby River")[Eureka Valley Entrance Sign](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522820.jpg "Eureka Valley Entrance Sign")[Eureka Valley Restroom](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522817.jpg "Eureka Valley Restroom")[Eureka Valley Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522816.jpg "Eureka Valley Campground")[Eureka Valley Information Board](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522819.jpg "Eureka Valley Information Board") Eureka Valley Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 26 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is from 3 wells with hand pumps. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. A trail next to the host site leads to the river. 

Eureka Valley Campground

Utica Reservoir is set in a granite basin surrounded by red fir and lodgepole pine forest. The reservoir has lots of islands and is kept mostly full. Granite slabs along the shore extend into the water. There are two campgrounds adjacent to each other, Sandy Flat and Rocky Point. Elevation is 6,800 feet.

Utica Campgrounds

These scenic small, twin reservoirs are located off the Spicer Reservoir Road. The setting is more rustic than either Spicer Reservoir or Lake Alpine. Developed recreation facilities: Utica - Sandy Flat, 11 sites and Rocky Point, 12 sites; Union - Union West 18 sites and Union East 11 sites. The area is popular for day use, as well as paddle sports such as canoeing and kayaking. A primitive dirt boat launch is available at Union East Reservoir. Maximum boat speed is 5 mph. Utica Reservoir is managed for non-motorized boating; it has two dirt ramps designed for hand-launching of non-motorized boats.

Utica/Union Reservoirs

## Overview

Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.

## Recreation

There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.

## Facilities

Cherry Valley has 41 single and five double family sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a table and campfire pit with a grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. The opening and closing dates are somewhat weather dependent, but the campground is generally open for the first day of fishing season, the last Friday in April. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.

## Natural Features

Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.

Cherry Valley

[Lake Alpine on Highway 4](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd477029.jpg "Lake Alpine on Highway 4") [Lake Alpine Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd477026.jpg "Lake Alpine Trail") [Lake Alpine Launching Ramp](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd477024.jpg "Lake Alpine Launching Ramp") [Lake Alpine Entrance](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd477022.jpg "Lake Alpine Entrance") [Lake Alpine Boat Ramp](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd477020.jpg "Lake Alpine Boat Ramp") [Lake Alpine on Highway 4](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd477019.jpg "Lake Alpine on Highway 4") [Lake Alpine](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd477018.jpg "Lake Alpine on Highway 4") Boat launch with parking for 60 cars and trailers. Speed limit on lake is 10 mph. No motorized boats on lake at night. Large boats not recommended. Developed Campgrounds have no trailer hook-ups.

Lake Alpine Campground

[Baker Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd476900.jpg "Baker Campground")[Baker Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd476901.jpg "Baker Campground") Baker Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located at the junction of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadow Road, about 27 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 44 sites with a few doubles and 2 walk-in sites. The main road is paved; parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Each site has a table and a fire ring. Hydrants serve several sites as a water source. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

Baker Campground

The lakes are set in a spectacular high alpine valley, close to the top of Ebbetts Pass at an elevation of 8,600 feet. These two lakes are unique in that they are headwaters for two different watersheds: the eastern lake flows into the Mokelumne River drainage, while the western lake flows into the Stanislaus River drainage. Maximum boat speed on both lakes is 5 mph, and gas powered motors are discouraged. Highland Lakes visitors enjoy camping, hiking and horseback riding.

Highland Lakes Campground

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Los Angeles

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San Jose

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San Francisco

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Fresno

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Bakersfield

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Top Stanislaus National Forest Boat-In Campgrounds

Niagara Creek Campground

Pine Marten Campground

Eureka Valley Campground

Utica Campgrounds

Utica/Union Reservoirs

Cherry Valley

Lake Alpine Campground

Baker Campground

Highland Lakes Campground

Lodgepole Overflow & Group Campground

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