Utica/Union Reservoirs

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,058 ft
Elevation

These scenic small, twin reservoirs are located off the Spicer Reservoir Road. The setting is more rustic than either Spicer Reservoir or Lake Alpine. The area is popular for fishing, camping, and boating.

Getting there

From Highway 4, turn onto Spicer Reservoir Road (paved) and go 8 miles. Turn left onto 7N75; from there the roads are gravel. Continue .7 miles to a T-intersection. For Utica Reservoir, turn left and continue one mile. For Union East, turn right and continue one mile. For Union West, turn right and go .3 miles, bear left at the fork onto 7N75C, and continue a half-mile. Spicer Reservoir Road is 27 miles east of the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California.

38.41846, -120.00750 · 38°25'6.4"N 120°0'27.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in7.66.96.34.12.20.80.50.30.72.24.17.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.1 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 Utica/Union Reservoirs

Can you reserve a site at Utica/Union Reservoirs?
No. Utica/Union Reservoirs 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.

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