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  • Monday January 9 – Park Status

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    The Park is open but the North Grove Trail is closed until further notice. Media inquiries, please contact: Supervising Ranger Tony Tealdi. Tony can be reached at 209-229-5625. Thank You

  • Park Status January 16

    News Release CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Divisions of Boating and Waterways, Historic Preservation and Off-Highway Vehicles For Immediate Release  Jan. 13, 2017 Contact:  Supervising Ranger Tony Tealdi   (209) 229-5625 North Grove Trail Partially Open at Calaveras Big Trees State Park through the Weekend ARNOLD, Calif. — A portion of the North Grove Trail in [...]

  • No Saturday Walk February 11

    Because of hazardous conditions in the Park because of all the rain and snow run off, there will be no guided walk this Saturday February 11. Please call 209.795.3840 or 209.795.1196 with any questions.

  • 2017 Dogwood Festival-SOLD OUT

    Jack Knight Hall - Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    SORRY, COMPLETELY SOLD OUT NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR 2017 Dogwood Festival   featuring Midsummer Mozart Chamber Players Sunday May 14, 2017      2 pm This is a rare opportunity to hear music from these renowned San Francisco musicians in the intimate rustic setting of Jack Knight Hall among the giant redwoods. Celebrate the [...]

  • Campfire Program

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Songs and Stories A good, old fashioned campfire presented by Nancy E. Muleady-Mecham, PH.D. Song books provided.  Come join the fun at the Campfire Center below the Visitor Center Please call 209-795-1196 with questions  

  • Photography Walks – Saturdays

    A Photography Walk will be held each Saturday at 9:30 am throughout the summer Join Interpreter Aide Amber Rack as she explores the Park each Saturday, camera in hand.  How do you take a picture of a Giant Sequoia?  Come fine out and see the Park through the eye of a camera. Meet on the [...]

  • Weekly Photography Program-Wednesdays

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    About this program The weekly Photography Program began with the 2016 season as an idea for docents & locals to  experience the park, although anyone is welcome to attend (but not recommended for children under 12). Each week focuses on a different theme, and for 2017 we are expanding to include different areas of the [...]

  • Campfire Program

    Calaveras Big Trees Campfire Center 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    Presented by Calaveras County Search and Rescue "Hug A Tree" teaches children how to survive in the woods should they become lost.

  • South Grove Guided Hike

    Calaveras Big Trees South Grove 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    New Guided Hikes Available in Big Trees State Park – There will be special hikes in the South Grove in Meet in the South Grove Parking Lot at 9:45 am. Bring water, snack, good hiking shoes, hats and bug spray. (Mosquitos are hungry.) The hike takes 3 hours. You also have to add in travel [...]

  • Astronomy Night

    Calaveras Big Trees Scenic Overlook 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA, United States

    One of our most popular activities of summer. Meet at the Scenic Overlook.  About two miles down the Parkway towards the River on the right hand side of the road.

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