Donnell Vista

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,322 ft
Elevation
Sunset at Donnell Vista (8424148985)
Photo: Pacific Southwest Region 5, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

 

A ¼ mile paved trail with signs along the way, leads to an overlook with sweeping views of the Middle Fork Stanislaus River Canyon, and Donnell Reservoir.We invite everyone to visit this newly improved majestic overlook.

Getting there

On Highway 108 about 18 miles east of Pinecrest.

38.34115, -119.92503 · 38°20'28.1"N 119°55'30.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.38.37.74.72.91.10.60.50.93.15.39.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Donnell Vista

Can you reserve a site at Donnell Vista?
No. Donnell Vista is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.