Union Reservoir East Campground Stanislaus National Forest California

Union Reservoir East Overview

Union Reservoir East campground has 12 single-family campsites and is located on the shores of Union Reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest.  All sites are first-come, first-serve and many have water views. All sites have parking areas but campsites 8 to 12 require a short walk to the camping area.

The campground is usually open early June to late September. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, food storage locker (bear box), fire ring and grill.

Amenities include vault toilets and trash collection. Water is not available. There’s also a small, primitive dirt boat launch at Union East campground. Cell service is good in the area.

Area Recreation & Activities

Both Utica and Union Reservoirs offer boating (5 mph or less), canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming. Utica Reservoir does not allow motorized watercraft. Other popular activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, hunting, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Spicer Reservoir, Sandy Flat, Rocky Point and Union Reservoir West.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Reservoir
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing