USDA Forest Service · California
Niagara OHV Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,952 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- EAGLE MEADOW ROAD (NFSR 05N01) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Address
- CA
- Activities
- Camping
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Niagara OHV Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01), about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station and follow Eagle Meadow Road approximately 3 miles to the campground. There are 10 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.
For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 24° | 1° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 22° | 5° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 24° | 8° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 26° | 2° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 33° | 16° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 43° | 26° | 85° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 53° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 52° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 46° | 34° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 37° | 21° | 78° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 31° | 7° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 23° | -1° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Wheats Meadow TH · 4.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Coyote Meadows TH · 4.9 mi as the crow flies
Cooper Meadow 6.3 mi Hike, Pinecrest OHV 4x4 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there - County Line TH · 5.0 mi as the crow flies
McCormick Creek 2.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Waterhouse TH · 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Waterhouse Lake 1.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Seven Pines TH · 6.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 441 trails in Stanislaus National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Niagara Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Mill Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Boulder Flat Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Brightman Flat Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Dardanelle Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
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