North Fork of the Stanislaus River in northern CA

My friend Nancy and I traveled from the Bitterroot Valley to the Stanislaus National Forest for a workshop in northern California Native American Arts, Crafts, and Plant Use. I haven't posted for a few weeks because of the trip and the work load when I returned. This post, and many more will show photos of the trip through Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and California, and the workshop itself. To see photos as I post them online, click this link for Merle's Picasa Photo Site.


These photos were taken just after dawn - about 6:20 am - at the Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo (Wild River) Campground, California.

• 3900 foot elevation.


• 49 campsites near the North Fork of the Stanislaus River.


• Good fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout. Late season deer hunting. Nearby fishing, picnic/day use area, river shore trails, and whitewater boating launch.


• Campground is located on the site of an ancient Me-Wuk Indian village, within the Sourgrass Recreation Complex.


• Significant Native American artifacts such as grinding stones and middens have been preserved.


• Location: From Altaville, go northeast on CA 4 to Dorrington, then northeast on Boards Crossing Road across the river.
• Address: Calaveras Ranger DistrictStanislaus National ForestP.O. Box 500Hathaway Pines, CA 95233
• Phone: (209) 795-1381
• Season: June - October
• Fee: yes
• Reservations: NO

See my SmugMug slideshow below for more photos of the North Fork of the Stanislaus River at Dawn.