In 1931 Calaveras Big Trees became a State Park to help preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. Among them was the "Discovery Tree", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. In addition to the North Grove, the Park also has a South Grove of giant sequoias. Other attractions in the Park include the Stanislaus River, Beaver Creek, the Lava Bluff Trail and Bradley Trail.

The Park also houses two main campgrounds with a total of 129 campsites, six picnic areas and hundreds of miles of established trails.

Activities include cross-country skiing, evening ranger talks, numerous interpretive programs, environmental educational programs, junior ranger programs, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching and summer school activities for school children.

Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the park on leash in developed areas like picnic sites, campgrounds, roads and fire roads (dirt). Dogs are not allowed on the designated trails, nor in the woods in general.

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Directions:
Take US 99 to Stockton, turning off onto State Hwy 4 East through Angel's Camp. Continue on Hwy 4 to Calaveras Big Trees State Park.

Calaveras Big Trees SP
1170 East Hwy 4
Arnold CA 95223

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