Justin's Guidebook
Food scene
Neat kid friendly place. Great burgers, Cool bar and outdoor area with grass, horseshoes and a stage for live music.
91 locals recommend
Lube Room Saloon
3431 CA-4Neat kid friendly place. Great burgers, Cool bar and outdoor area with grass, horseshoes and a stage for live music.
Snowshoe Brewing Company
2050 CA-4Bistro Espresso
1225 Oak CirDogwood
1224 Oak CirBristol's Ranch House Cafe
961 CA-4El Vaquero
925 CA-4Call for dinner reservations. The Snowflake Lodge Restaurant offers a wonderful dinner menu of upscale comfort food, and draws inspiration from various culinary traditions from all around the world.
Snowflake Lodge
Snowflake LodgeCall for dinner reservations. The Snowflake Lodge Restaurant offers a wonderful dinner menu of upscale comfort food, and draws inspiration from various culinary traditions from all around the world.
Red Apple
4950 CA-4Lila & Sage - Cake & Catering Co.
107 Emerald Creek DrBrice Station Vineyards
3353 CA-4Ironstone Vineyards
1894 6 Mile RdNewsome Harlow Winery
403 Main StFirewood
420 Main StMurphys Pizza Co.
178 Big Trees RdSarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 CA-4Make a reservation.
Grounds
402 Main StHinterhaus Distilling LLC
Great place for cocktails.
Sightseeing
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Take a short or long hike and be sure to look-up!
Mercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch RdMoaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave RdBlack Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark
15701 Pioneer Volcano RdSierra Nevada Logging Museum
2148 Dunbar RdNestled between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, the Stanislaus National Forest awaits you with its soaring crests, sparkling mountain lakes, towering forests, and canyons carved by cool rushing rivers. Here you can cast for trout in over 800 miles of streams, kayak on a lake, raft a river, hike a wildflower-strewn trail to find solitude and pristine conditions, or simply relax in the majestic beauty of the breathtaking landscapes. Whether you are young or old, with kids or without, the Stanislaus National Forest is the place to be. With spectacular beauty and unsurpassed recreation, there is something here for every visitor to enjoy.
Stanislaus National Forest, California, USA
Nestled between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, the Stanislaus National Forest awaits you with its soaring crests, sparkling mountain lakes, towering forests, and canyons carved by cool rushing rivers. Here you can cast for trout in over 800 miles of streams, kayak on a lake, raft a river, hike a wildflower-strewn trail to find solitude and pristine conditions, or simply relax in the majestic beauty of the breathtaking landscapes. Whether you are young or old, with kids or without, the Stanislaus National Forest is the place to be. With spectacular beauty and unsurpassed recreation, there is something here for every visitor to enjoy.
Grover Hot Springs State Park
3415 Hot Springs RdCarson-Iceberg Wilderness
Mokelumne Wilderness
San Antonio Creek Falls
Recreation
Amazing place to view some spectacular 2000-3000 yr old giant sequoias.
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Amazing place to view some spectacular 2000-3000 yr old giant sequoias.
Fly in Acres Reservoir
Disc-golf, paddle board, kayak, swimming, picnic…
White Pines Park
Blagen RoadOur family favorite! Just 5min from Willowgreen Cabin.
White Pines Disc Golf Course
Emerson Ball ParkForest Meadows Golf Course
633 Forest Meadows DrSouth Grove Trailhead
Spicer Sno-Park
California 4Skyline Bear Valley Mountain Resort
2280 CA-207Corral Hollow OHV Trailhead
Alpine State HighwayLake Alpine
San Antonio Creek Falls
Arnold Rim Trailhead And Logging Museum
2158 Dunbar RdTry the “top of the world” trail!
Sequoia Woods Country Club
1000 Cypress Point DrFeeney Park
New Melones Lake Marina
6503 Glory Hole RdA permit is required for each vehicle parked at a SNO-PARK area from November 1 through May 30 of each year. Single Day Permits and Season Permits are available.
13 locals recommend
Spicer Sno-Park
California 4A permit is required for each vehicle parked at a SNO-PARK area from November 1 through May 30 of each year. Single Day Permits and Season Permits are available.
Sledding/Tubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. One of the largest trail systems in the United States.
21 locals recommend
Bear Valley Adventure Company
1 Bear Valley RdSledding/Tubing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. One of the largest trail systems in the United States.
Lake Alpine SNO-PARK
California 4Alpine Lakes
Ancient volcanic peaks mix with Sierra Nevada granite rock, pine forests and fresh, clear, clean mountain water!
Less crowded than Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir is located 5 miles west of Bear Valley on Highway 4 and the Spicer Road. Spicer Reservoir is occasionally groomed beyond the road closure as snow conditions allow.
New Spicer Meadow Reservoir, California, USA
Less crowded than Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir is located 5 miles west of Bear Valley on Highway 4 and the Spicer Road. Spicer Reservoir is occasionally groomed beyond the road closure as snow conditions allow.
Union Reservoir, California 95223, USA
good for kayaking and canoes
Utica Reservoir, California, USA
good for kayaking and canoes
Elephant Rock Lake, California 95223, USA
Perfect for quiet picnics and day hikes.
Mosquito Lake, California 95223, USA