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BEAR WARNING Bears maycome into the campground at anytime, day
or night. Please lock all ofyour food in the bear resistant
foodlocker at all times, except whenactually preparing food or
eating. Donot keep food in your tent, sleepingarea or in exposed
ice chests. Placeall waste in dumpsters as soon aspossible.
Improper food storage
could result in a citation, with amaximum fine of $1,000
and/orejection from the park. CaliforniaCode of Regulations
4323(b)
DOGS Dogs must be leashed andcontrolled at all times. They
mustbe inside a tent or vehicle at night.Dogs are permitted on
pavedroads, fire roads, day use areasand in camp-grounds,
butprohibited from the five (5)developed trails. Do not leave
yourdog unattended at the campsite.
HOOKUPS There are no R.V.hookups at the campsites; do notattempt
to connect hoses to parkfaucets. You may refill water tanksat the
sanitation station.
WASTE WATER Collect wastewater from dishwashing, trailer, orR.V.
drains. Dispose of it in anyrestroom toilet or at the
sanitationstation near the Visitor Center.
RESPECT PARK PROPERTYPlease respect the tables, posts,and trees
and do not cut, carve ordrive nails into them.
If you have any questions or needfurther assistance, please
contactour park staff. We hope your visithere at Calaveras Big
Trees StatePark is a memorable one and thatyou will return.
Calaveras Big Trees State ParkNORTH GROVE AND OAK HOLLOW
CAMPGROUNDS
Reservations for CampingYou may make camping reservations up to
seven months and no less than 48 hours in advance by calling
1-800-444-7275 (TTY 1-800-274-7275). Reservations may be charged
to your VISA, Discover or MasterCard.To make online reservations,
visit our Web site at www.parks.ca.gov.
Welcome!
2003 California State Parks
Welcome to Calaveras Big Trees State Park. In order to better
serve you, we are providing
the following information. It should make your stay safer and
more enjoyable.
VISITOR CENTER The VisitorCenter operates on a regularschedule.
Summer: daily 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Off-season: weekendsonly,
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FEES The camping fee pays forone motor vehicle and a maximumof
eight (8) people at each site.Any additional vehicles will
becharged a fee. If extra vehicles will
not fit at the campsite parking space,they must be parked in
designatedextra vehicle parking areas.
CHECK-OUT TIME Check-outtime is promptly at noon. Please letus
know when your campsite isvacant. If you wish to extend yourstay,
you may re-register at theEntrance Station after 10:00 a.m.as long
as space is available. If you
would like to stay in the park laterthan noon on your check-out
day,you must vacate your campsite andmove to one of the day-use
areas.
QUIET HOURS Quiet hours arefrom 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.Radios
and other sound-producingdevices must not be audiblebeyond your
immediate campsite,regardless of the time of day.Generators may
only be used from
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MESSAGES Post all messages onthe message board at the
parkentrance.
FIRES Fires must be confined toeither stoves provided by the
park,or in metal containers off the ground.Fires are not allowed in
makeshiftrock fire rings, on tables, or on theground. Purchase
firewood at the
Entrance Station. All naturalmaterials in the park are protected
bylaw, so please do not gather wood,pine needles, pine cones or
twigs.
HIKING TRAILS Severalinteresting hiking trails have theirown
brochures at the trailhead. Anoverall map/brochure is available
atthe Entrance Station or VisitorCenter.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMSThroughout the summer months,we provide
regularly scheduledinterpretive programs for yourinterest and
enjoyment. Activitiesinclude campfire programs, guidedwalks and
Junior Rangers.
BIKING Bicycles are not allowedon the trails, but are allowed
onpaved roads and fire roads. Bike,skateboard and scooter riders
under18 years of age must wear helmets.
MOTORIZED VEHICLESMotorized vehicles are notpermitted on trails
or fireroads. Allvehicles and operators must belicensed for the
street. Californiahelmet laws apply to motorcycles,motor-driven
cycles and motorizedbicycles. Passengers in the back ofopen bed
pickup trucks arerequired to wear seat belt restraintdevices.
SPEED LIMITS Speed limits are
posted and strictly enforced.Remember, children and
adultsfrequently cross the roadways.Please drive carefully.
ANIMALS Bears, raccoons, andsquirrels are native to this area
andcommonly visit the campgrounds.In order to better protect you,
them,and your food, we require that youkeep food and coolers in the
trunkof your car, or in the lockersprovided, except when you
arepreparing food. Please DO NOTFEED the animals.
