Can you reserve a site at Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser?

No. Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,322 ft
Elevation

This gentle three mile (one way) hike parallels the South Fork of the Stanislaus River and overlays the historic Sugar Pine Railroad System. Access the trail from either Old Strawberry Road or the bridge at Fraser Flat Campground. Arrange to be picked up at one end and your hike is either a gentle uphill or a gentle downhill. Brochures are available at the Summit and Mi Wok Ranger Stations.

Getting there

38.18666, -120.01936 · 38°11'12.0"N 120°1'9.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	51	55	61	70	81	89	89	82	70	57	49
Low °F	31	31	33	37	44	51	58	57	53	45	36	31
Precip in	9.7	8.3	7.4	3.9	2.6	0.8	0.3	0.1	0.4	2.7	4.6	8.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.7 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 Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser

Can you reserve a site at Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser?: No. Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser

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Pinecrest Day Use Area 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
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TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground 1.9 mi · Campground
Crabtree Cross-Country Ski Trailhead 2.9 mi · Facility
Gooseberry Cross-Country Ski Trailhead 3.1 mi · Facility
Fraser Flat Fishing Pier Day Use 3.2 mi · Facility
Beardsley Dam Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Hull Creek / Trout Creek 5.7 mi · Facility
Highway 108 Sno-Park 5.8 mi · Facility
Herring Creek Campground 6.2 mi · Campground

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

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