Recreation area

Rim of the World Vista

Stanislaus National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

From this vista point you can view the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River from Highway 120. Accessible parking and restroom available. CAUTION - BURNED AREA Please use caution while in the Rim Fire Burned Area. Potential hazards include loose and falling rocks, flash floods, and debris flows. Trees may have been weakened from fire damage and ongoing drought and may fall at any time. Stay on designated roads and trails and within opened areas. Be alert for falling objects and do not linger around large trees. Avoid the area during high winds or heavy rain.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.