Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground

Stanislaus National Forest

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As of October 2026, Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground is a campground in Stanislaus National Forest with 16 campsites. Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground is located at 38.4266° N, 119.9985° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Changes allowed: 1 change(s) per reservation

Published by Recreation.gov for Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground

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Standard 16

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: photography.

All sites at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Union West loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
1	Standard	6
2	Standard	6
3	Standard	6
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About Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground

Overview

Union Reservoir is set in a granite basin with expansive mountain views. The reservoir has lots of small islands and is kept mostly full. The Union West campground is adjacent to the reservoir, nestled in red fir and lodgepole pine forest.

Rules and notices at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The Forest Service operates the Union West Campground and charges the following fees: $30 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.

Reservations required via Recreation.gov

The only species of bears in California are black bears. It is not uncommon to see bears in campgrounds. For more information, visit www.keepmewild.org

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Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground?

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground have?

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) Campground has 16 campsites.