Baker
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Conditions: Blocked
for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
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problem: Agency alerts
14 active alerts in Stanislaus National Forest; most severe: Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
USFSPosted Apr 16 · checked 1 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 69°F / low 44°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground
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Baker
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About this campground
Baker Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. 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.
Campsite info
- Reservable
- No
- Season
- April
- Quiet hours
- 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
Where it is
- Summit Ranger District · Ranger district
- Stanislaus National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Stanislaus National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Stanislaus National Forest issues temporary road closure order for Forest Order 4N90
information · posted Sep 11, 2026
information · posted Sep 10, 2026
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Road closure for Forest Road 1N98 due to repairs for the Cherry Valley Dam Spillway Project
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Renewal of the Emigrant Wilderness use rules
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- DeadmanCamping0.5 mi
- Trail 823019010602Mountain biking1.8 mi
- Seven PinesHiking1.8 mi
- Eureka ValleyCamping2.4 mi
- Columns of the GiantsRock climbing2.8 mi
- Cave, TheRock climbing2.9 mi
- Clark ForkCanoeing4.6 mi
- Kennedy CreekCanoeing5.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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