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Calaveras Big Trees State Park features two giant groves of some of the oldest living redwood trees in California. Located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, the park includes a visitor center. Beaver Creek tumbles through acres of pine trees. The two groves of big trees survived heavy 19th century logging. A nature trail guides visitors on an easy stroll through the grove. Other areas of the park provide places for picnicking, fishing and hiking, not to mention a magnificent view of the Sierra Nevada. The park is northeast of Stockton and 4 miles northeast of Arnold on Hwy 4.

This park is wheelchair accessible.

Location: PO Box 120, Arnold California 95223 Telephone 209-795-2334

Other California State Parks nearby:
(Garberville) Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
(Arnold) Calaveras Big Trees State Park
(Leggett) Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
(Westport) Van Damme State Park
(Westport) Westport-Union Landing State Beach


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