Recreation area

Spicer Reservoir

Stanislaus National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Spicer Reservoir has a surface area of 2,000 acres when full. Maximum speed on the lower portion of the lake is 10 mph; the upper portion, surrounded by the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, is managed for non-motorized uses only.Spicer Reservoir visitors enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

Getting there

Located eight miles southwest of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road, a winding paved route where safe travel speeds average 20-30 mph.

Activities

  • FISHING
  • BOATING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HIKING
  • CAMPING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • PICNICKING

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