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Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)

Stanislaus National Forest

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Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
🟢 1 open window right now — soonest Thu Sep 3–Sat Sep 5
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) in California has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Sep 3–Sat Sep 5. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Sep 3 – Sat Sep 52 nightsbook these dates →opened 23h ago👥 Union West #1 & Union West #2 next to each othersites #1, #10, #11, #2
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.5 mi away (straight line).

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⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~318 mi from LA💵 $30/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping

Ratings

4.8★★★★★4 ratings
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4★1
3★0
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Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile4.0/4
Verizon3.0/4

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❓ Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?

Campsite fees at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) a good campground?

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) holds an average rating of 4.9/5 from 7 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF), T-Mobile rates highest at 4.0 out of 5 from 1 report. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) located?

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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