Calaveras Big Trees CA State Park protects 2 groves of giant sequoia trees that are 300 ft tall with 25 foot diameter trunks. The giant trees were discovered in 1852. The location first gained notoriety from a sequoia called the Discovery Tree that was cut down in 1853 and 24 foot diameter sections were shipped and exhibited in San Francisco, Cape Horn, and New York City. It was originally 363 feet tall, but now is only a 3' platform base where it originally stood.

The posted picture was our hike through the South Grove area (a 3 mile hike with scattered Giant Trees). The colors and spring undergrowth of the forest was so green and vibrant. The beauty was unexpected and we plan to return in the Autumn when the undergrowth is changing colors.
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Timberline Lodge - Arnold - Bear Valley

Arnold

Elizabeth

₹11,015 total

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

Yosemite Westgate Lodge

Groveland

Elizabeth

₹11,173 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Mi Wuk Village Inn

Mi-Wuk Village

Chenyi

₹12,301 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room (John Muir) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Groveland

Mary

₹17,062 total

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

Buck Meadows Lodge

Groveland

Ranjit

Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Firefall Ranch Yosemite

Groveland

Willis

₹30,187 total

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

Groveland

Lydia

₹22,750 total

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

Arnold Meadowmont Lodge

Arnold

Jonah

₹15,167 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Strawberry Inn

Strawberry

Edith

₹24,663 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Terrace/patio

Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed

Arnold

Anonymous traveller

₹9,905 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Sauna, hot tub, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Midpines

"We had an amazing stay here! The room was clean, cozy, and very comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming Waking up in the morning, stepping out onto the balcony with a cup of coffee, and enjoying the beautiful view was one of the highlights of our trip There are barbecue areas, a fire pit, and plenty of activities on the property. The resort is surrounded by a peaceful forest, which makes it a perfect place to unwind and recharge away from the city We can’t wait to...

Kyrylo

₹7,601 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Yosemite View Lodge

El Portal

Miguel

₹18,933 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Cedar Lodge

El Portal

Kelly

₹14,997 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort

Tuolumne

Regina

Best Western Topaz Lake Inn

Gardnerville

Andy

₹12,441 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Tenaya at Yosemite

Fish Camp

Mike

₹19,525 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

The Groveland Hotel

Groveland

KELLY

₹10,734 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Rodeway Inn Jackson - Martell

Jackson

Maria

₹9,146 total

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Narrow Gauge Inn

Fish Camp

Jamie

₹12,516 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Country Inn Sonora

Jamestown

Kim

₹7,515 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Holiday Rentals in Stanislaus National Forest

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Yosemite Lakes RV Resort

Groveland

"I’ve been coming here for 11 years, every New Year’s and sometimes summer. Very nice and friendly staff and customer service. The river sits yurt is our favorite very clean and organized. Thank you Yosemite Lake RV resort to be part of our memories every year. "

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Charming Pinecrest Cabin w/ Private Deck

Strawberry

"Comfortable, Quiet, Clean. The cabin was exactly what was advertised and expected. We had an excellent stay "

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Winterfell - No Hidden Fee; Dog OK; King Bed

Arnold

"Nice quiet location, great hosts"

Condo

Tamarack Condo 19 2 Bedroom Condo by Bear Valley Vacation Rentals

Arnold

"The realtor office was very organized and friendly. The on line pictures do give this unit a bigger feel. The furniture was well used but over all for a pet friendly unit it worked. Definitely needs a deep cleaning, the coffee pot and stove felt of grease and it was quite odd to have unit owner items in the fridge. "

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Deck + Grill: Mtn Haven in Stanislaus Nat'l Forest

Arnold

"Cozy cabin tucked in Arnold’s beautifu forest! Close to market and restaurants, hiking and outdoorsy activities. House itself is very clean and cozy, my family had a very comfortable stay and wished we couldve stayed longer."

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Near Hiking & Skiing: Bear Valley Cabin!

Arnold

"Excelente lugar, muy organizado, limpio, hermoso. Realmente un lugar lleno de paz, amor y tranquilidad 👍"

Cottage

Decks, Grills + Fire Pit: Camp Connell Hideaway!

Arnold

Cottage

Arnold Chalet Near Town & Calaveras Big Trees!

Arnold

"Great place to stay. Cozy & comfy. Love the ski decorations!"

Cottage

Lake Access & Hot Tub: Pet-friendly Arnold Home

Arnold

Cottage

Hot Tub + Pool Table: Cabin Near Calaveras Park!

Arnold

"The house was great, easy to get in and out. Lots of extras in kitchen if your into cooking "

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House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | Smart TV, streaming services

Prasad Retreat - Sunny Home W/ Deck & Air Hockey 3 Bedroom Home by Bear Valley Vacation Rentals

Arnold

"this vacation home was a great weekend getaway for my family. the house was clean + cozy and had every amenity we needed. and, we appreciated the complimentary bottle of wine ;) i'll get into the specifics below: the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could think of--and everything was labeled for easy cooking (plus there was an air fryer and crockpot). we had a barbecue night and it went smoothly from beginning to end. there were a lot of fun things to do in the house, including...

Cottage

Ski-in/ski-out Retreat w/ Sauna in Bear Valley!

Arnold

"Our stay was wonderful! The cabin was clean and the kitchen was equipped with everything you could ever need. Snow was right outside of the cabin. Beautiful property. Our stay was great"

Cottage

California Cabin Rental - Hike, Ski, Boat!

Long Barn

Cottage

Cold Springs Escape: A/c, Hot Tub, Generator, Wifi

Long Barn

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Stay near popular Stanislaus National Forest attractions

Yosemite valley and Merced river view from Big Oak Flat road Yosemite National Park, Mariposa county, California, USA

Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance

4.6/5 (309 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance, a lovely green space in Groveland. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Dodge Ridge Ski Resort

4.5/5 (113 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Pinecrest with a visit to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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Top Stanislaus National Forest Hotel Reviews

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed staying here. The setting in nature is wonderful. We loved the character of the old bar. The amenities like a pool table, foosball, large hangout space with a fireplace, swimming pool, hot tub, hiking trails…There is something for everyone here. Very kid friendly."

Strawberry Inn

2/10 Terrible

"Got to front desk and check-in to Room 3. Got key card and went to our room but was still being occupied by somebody there. Went back to front desk and was told it wasn't ready and to come back later. We went back at 5pm and room 3 was still being occupied so we finally got assigned to room 11 on the 3rd floor with no river view. Both bed were spring board and squeaks every time you turns. Bathroom door hinge was broken so door wouldn't close and bathroom fan was extremely loud in room 11. Would not recommend or will come back again in the future."