Sierra National Forest Map

Sierra NF Map USDA

Sierra National Forest Maps

Central Sierra National Forest Map. USDA

Bass Lake, Shaver Lake, Huntington, Edison, Florence, Mammoth Pool, Yosemite West

Neighboring Yosemite National Park on the westside, Sierra NF is one of the most popular National Forest in U.S. – and California, due to its proximity to the National Park. John Muir Wilderness is within easy reach and trailhead parking can get close to higher elevations, via Lake Edison. Kings River w/ Pine Flat Reservoir and Kings Canyon National Park is on the south border of this forest.

Numerous reservoirs, big rivers, many creeks, meadows, granite walls, domes, mountain peaks. Wilderness trailheads, backpacking, boating, camping, fishing, hot springs, kayaking, mountain biking, mountaineering routes, off roading, river rafting, rock climbing, snowmobiling, snow ski & xc.

Sierra National Forest
is located south of Yosemite National Park and to the east of Fresno, CA

Panorama of the Backcountry, via SnowMo in mid-March

This huge National Forest experienced a very destructive wildfire in 2020, so the photos are how gorgeous this place was prior to that awful event.
Creek Fire 2020

Highway 168 is plowed often

Sierra Maps for Central Sierra Mountains

Waterproof map of the Sierra Nevada. Quality USDA maps created for the National Forest Service. Yosemite West, Kaiser Pass, Kaiser Wilderness, Huntington Lake & Shaver Lake, Dinkey Creek, Wishon Reservoir & Courtright Reservoir. Western Sierra Nevada Wilderness.

Ranger Map – NFS issued map. GPS: Longitude & Latitude; Rivers, Creeks, Peaks, Elevations, 4WD & every dirt BackRoad, Hot Springs, Equestrian Areas, all Campgrounds, Hiking Trails & BackPacking Trailheads.

Areas include: Western Sierra, Sierra Summit, Mariposa, Wawona, Oakhurst, Merced River, Bass Lake, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Kaiser Pass, Dinkey Creek, South Yosemite, Mono Hot Springs, San Joaquin River, Mammoth Pool Reservoir, Lake Edison, Florence, Wishon, Courtright, John Muir Trail/Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Mammoth, Sierra Lakes, North Kings Canyon National Park, Pine Flat Reservoir, Black Rock Reservoir, Kings River, Monarch Wilderness.

Map Size: 36″x 40″ overall / 4″x9″ folded; Printed in 2011 on waterproof plastic. ISBN# 9781593514907

National Forest Maps Lupine @ Pine Flat Reservoir, Lower Kings River

Sierra National Forest

OLDER EDITION

REAL OLD EDITION

Rancheria Falls @ Huntington Lake, CA

Tom Harrison Map of Sierra National Forest

hiking

NOTE: Wildfire has recently ravaged about half of this National Forest, from Shaver Lake to Mammoth Pool Reservoir; Kaiser Wilderness, San Joaquin River, Huntington Lake, all the way out to Lake Edison. Many areas could be closed to logging and fire cleanup. Check with USFS web site for specifics.
Creek Fire 2020

apps/maps:
download digital topos & maps

Ansel Adams and Owens River Headwaters
Courtright & Wishon Topo Map (free)
CTUC Sierra NF: Bass Lake OHV
CTUC Sierra NF: High Sierra 4×4
CTUC Sierra NF OHV Map
NatGeo Map #810: Shaver Lake Sierra NF
Nat Geo Map #1001 – John Muir Trail
Sierra National Forest Visitor Map
Tom Harrison Kaiser Wilderness Map
Tom Harrison Topo – Sierra NF
USGS Courtright & Wishon Reservoir (free)
USGS Topo – Mammoth Pool (free)
USFS Map Courtright & Wishon Reservoirs

Shaver Lake Beaches by Boat

nearby towns:

Wishon Lake (Reservoir)

Climbing Wall @ Wishon

Dinkey Creek from Bridge

Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Map

Dinkey Lakes Map

Dinkey Wilderness Map USDA

currently unavailable on Amazon. may be available at local ranger stations

Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Map / Dinkey Lakes Trails / Dinkey Creek Camping

Dinkey Creek and the hike-in only, wilderness lakes are part of a bigger Sierra National Forest

hiker Perfect for a day hike reference or extended backpacking adventures. Scale = 2″ to mile; Usually only found at Ranger Stations – Hard to find maps. Printed on paper; Last updated in 1991.

CREEK FIRE 2020: Much of the Sierra National Forest was badly burned in a recent wildfire, but this Dinkey Creek area was spared. The huge fire moved the other direction – from Shaver Lake north and then eastward.

That means this Dinkey Creek Area may become more popular, along with high elevation lakes – Courtright and Wishon Reservoirs – now that this the only unburnt region around.

At least the nearby Sequoia trees in the McKinley Grove didn’t go up in flames.

NOTE: Much of the Sierra National Forest may be closed to the public (for years) due to forest hazards, loggers working, and general fire cleanup. Contact the local USFS Ranger station at Tollhouse to find out what areas are indeed open.

Dinkey Lake Wilderness

4×4 Fun – Minimal Snow, Maximum Mud

Dinkey Lakes Maps

Dinkey Creek Map
Dinky Lakes, California

Several map producers cover this popular western Sierra Wilderness region. Tom Harrison makes a hiking topo, so does the USDA. NatGeo even has a nice, new, colorful Shaver Lake Map. Dinkey Creek Map

Dinkey Lake Wilderness

Dinkey Lake, Dinky Creek, Sierra National Forest, Courtright Reservoir, Trailheads, OHV 4×4 Routes, Dusy-Ershim Trail, Red Lake, Coyote Lake, Ershim Lake, Crater Lake, Summitt Lake, Mallard Lake, Mystery Lake Trail, Swede Lake, South Lake, Rainbow Lake, Swamp Lake, Island Lake, Rock Lake, Little Lake, First Dinkey Lake, Cliff Lake, Nelson Lakes, Helms Creek, Perkins Camp, Florence Lake, Jackass Meadow, Badger Flat, John Muir Wilderness

Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Trail Map
Topo Maps by Tom Harrison

Tom Harrison Trail Map: Dinkey Lake Wilderness , part of Sierra National Forest – Central Sierra California. Courtright Reservoir, Maxson Trailhead, OHV Swamp 4×4 Route, Dusy-Ershim Trail, Red Lake, Coyote Lake, Ershim Lake, Crater Lake, Summitt Lake, Mallard Lake, Mystery Lake Trail, Swede Lake, South Lake, Rainbow Lake, Swamp Lake, Island Lake, Rock Lake, Little Lake, First Dinkey Lake, Cliff Lake, Nelson Lakes, Helms Creek, Perkins Camp, Florence Lake, Jackass Meadow, Badger Flat, Borders the John Muir Wilderness to the east. Durable, waterproof plastic map; Folded. Map Scale: 42K; ISBN# 9781877689987

download digital version of this map –
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Map

Dinkey Lakes Maps

Dinkey Lake Wilderness Map USDA

Currently Unavailable Online. Available at Ranger Stations

Dinkey Lakes Trails / Dinkey Creek Camping

Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Map. Perfect for a day hike reference or extended backpacking adventures. Scale = 2″ to mile; Usually only found at Ranger Stations – Hard to find maps. Printed on paper; Last updated in 1991.

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Dinkey Creek @ Dinkey Bridge

NatGeo Map #810 Shaver Lake

National Geographic Shaver Lake Map

snowmo National Geographic Map #810; Shaver Lake Map, Huntington Lake, Sierra National Forest maps from National Geographic. 4×4 routes around the central Sierra Nevada. Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, Kaiser Wilderness, Rancheria Falls, Black Point, Lewis Creek Tamarack Creek, Red Mountain, Red Lake, Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway. Hiking, mountain biking, horse back & OHV trails. Lake trails, wilderness trail, loop trail, lake campgrounds. Two sides, waterproof & tear resistant. Map Scale 1:63,360 / 1 inch = 1 mile. ISBN# 9781566952422

rancheria falls