Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
Campground · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,871 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Union Reservoir is set in a granite basin with expansive mountain views. The reservoir has lots of small islands and is kept mostly full. The Union West campground is adjacent to the reservoir, nestled in red fir and lodgepole pine forest.
The facts
- 17 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Union West
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
17 campsites at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Union West | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
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. Follow the Forest Service sign to Union West Campground.
Spicer Reservoir Road is 27 miles east of the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California 95233.
38.42658, -119.99850 · 38°25'35.7"N 119°59'54.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 7.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
The America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping. Reservations required via Recreation.gov
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
- Can you reserve a site at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?
- Yes, Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) have?
- 17 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF).
- Does Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?
- Campfires are allowed at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
- Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) West Shore 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Backpackers 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Union West Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Union East Campground 0.4 mi · Campground
- Utica/Union Reservoirs 0.7 mi · Facility
- Utica Reservoir Campgrounds 0.8 mi · Campground
- Spicer Reservoir 1.4 mi · Facility
- Summit Lake/ Mud Lake Trailhead 1.7 mi · Facility
- Stanislaus River Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
- Highway 4 3.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 209-795-1381
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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