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Selected place
- County leash ordinance
- Tuolumne County; verify details
- Direct control required
- Yes
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Pet Information: dogs must be under direct control and Tuolumne County has a leash ordinance.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- access roads
- parking
- trail conditions
- water and facilities
- issuing station operations
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Operational Hours directs visitors to check conditions and weather before travel; named access points do not establish that a road, parking space, water supply or facility will be available.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.
- Current route access
- unknown
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- road closures and seasonal access
- current fire orders
- occupancy rules
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Alerts index reviewed October 5, 2026 includes fire restrictions, occupancy limits and road closure orders, including a portion of 4N12 and Cherry access road 1N98. Exact applicability and current status require individual order/map review.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- fire restrictions
- smoke
- snow
- weather and avalanche conditions
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Current Conditions links to current fire restrictions, fire/smoke, avalanche forecasts and regional snow depth. These are pre-trip checking sources, not an observation of open roads or safe trails.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.
Still unresolved
- Are the selected approach and facilities usable on the trip date? Current road, trail, snow, crossing, water, fire and facility status is unknown. Individual alerts and mapped closures need route-specific matching; the Site Open banner is not route-level clearance.
- How do the selected trailheads connect to lakes, passes and each other? The eight western approaches from Crabtree, Gianelli, Bell Meadow and six northern approaches are joined by five bounded southern/eastern approaches: Box Springs–Chain Lakes, Bourland mapped terminus, Shingle Springs–Kibbie/Huckleberry and Leavitt Lake–PCT junction. Bourland continuation, Kennedy parking/branch geometry, southern display gaps, deeper lake/pass branches, returns and individual facility spurs remain unresolved; no wilderness-wide route completeness is claimed.
- What boundary precision and exact jurisdiction remain unverified? Reviewed PAD-US designated-wilderness display geometry now matches Emigrant Wilderness, OBJECTID 237112. Survey/legal precision, current amendments and exact route-side jurisdiction remain unverified. Polygon overlap does not create access, containment or permission.
- What camps, toilets, water sources and parking are available along the approach? Coverage includes historical trailhead facilities, Baker/Deadman/Cherry Valley campground reports, 45 individually reviewed Cherry Valley listing pages and Kennedy cabin inventory. Conflicting water/toilet/fee reports, omitted Cherry Valley site 001, individual Baker/Deadman sites, current availability, remote camps and facility connectors remain unresolved. Inventory is not a reservation or operating guarantee.
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Before you go
These open questions need confirmation; Wayproof does not fill them with guesses.
Current road, trail, snow, crossing, water, fire and facility status is unknown. Individual alerts and mapped closures need route-specific matching; the Site Open banner is not route-level clearance.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- access roads
- parking
- trail conditions
- water and facilities
- issuing station operations
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Operational Hours directs visitors to check conditions and weather before travel; named access points do not establish that a road, parking space, water supply or facility will be available.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Current route access
- unknown
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- road closures and seasonal access
- current fire orders
- occupancy rules
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Alerts index reviewed October 5, 2026 includes fire restrictions, occupancy limits and road closure orders, including a portion of 4N12 and Cherry access road 1N98. Exact applicability and current status require individual order/map review.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-bell-meadow
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Bell Meadow Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-bourland-meadow
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Bourland Meadow Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-box-springs
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Box Springs Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-coyote-meadow
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Coyote Meadow Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-crabtree
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Crabtree Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-eagle-meadow
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Eagle Meadow Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-gianelli
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Gianelli Cabin Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-kennedy-meadows
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Kennedy Meadows Trailhead (Stanislaus) needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-sonora-pass
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Sonora Pass Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Status
- unknown
- Topics
- road and trail status
- fire restrictions
- parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-waterhouse
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Waterhouse Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- fire restrictions
- smoke
- snow
- weather and avalanche conditions
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Current Conditions links to current fire restrictions, fire/smoke, avalanche forecasts and regional snow depth. These are pre-trip checking sources, not an observation of open roads or safe trails.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Conflict: the signed order says one consecutive night while the access page and June 2024 regulations guide say one night per trip. Preserve both; confirm before planning a return camp.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Basis
- per trip
- Lakes
- Camp
- Bear
- Grouse
- Powell
- Waterhouse
- Maximum nights
- 1
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Highway 108 Access, Restrictions: one night per trip camping limits apply at Grouse, Camp, Bear, Powell and Waterhouse lakes.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Basis
- consecutive
- Exemptions
- Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act
- Federal, State, local officer or organized rescue/firefighting force performing official duty
- Lakes
- Camp
- Bear
- Grouse
- Powell
- Waterhouse
- Maximum nights
- 1
Evidence and sources (1)
Claim effective interval: 2026-07-08 to 2029-06-30
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-08 page 1, item 8 prohibits camping for more than one consecutive night at Camp, Bear, Grouse, Powell or Waterhouse Lakes.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Scope disagreement: permit webpage introduces campfire or stove fire; signed order says campfire and the June 2024 guide encourages regulated gas stoves. Confirm stove treatment and current fire orders; do not infer permission from a campfire permit.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Above elevation feet
- 9000
- Exemptions
- Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act
- Federal, State, local officer or organized rescue/firefighting force performing official duty
- Within miles of emigrant lake
- 0.5
Evidence and sources (1)
Claim effective interval: 2026-07-08 to 2029-06-30
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-08 page 1, item 5 prohibits campfires above 9,000 feet or within half a mile of Emigrant Lake.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Above elevation feet
- 9000
- Scope wording
- campfire or stove fire
- Within miles of emigrant lake
- 0.5
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Campfires section introduces a list prohibiting a campfire or stove fire under listed conditions, including above 9,000 feet or within half a mile of Emigrant Lake; the signed order item 5 only says campfire.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Conflict: the access page gives April 15-November 15 but also unqualified overnight wording; the signed order requires overnight permits year-round through June 30, 2029. Do not infer a winter exemption; confirm current requirements with the issuing ranger station.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Exemptions
- Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act
- Federal, State, local officer or organized rescue/firefighting force performing official duty
- Order
- STF-16-2026-08
- Required
- Yes
- Season
- year-round
Evidence and sources (1)
Claim effective interval: 2026-07-08 to 2029-06-30
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-08, page 1, item 1 requires a valid wilderness permit for overnight camping at any time of year. Effective July 8, 2026 through June 30, 2029; the order lists special-authorization and official-duty exemptions.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Current conditions season
- April 15-November 15
- Restrictions section
- valid permit for overnight trips without seasonal qualification
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Highway 108 Access, Current Conditions says permits are required April 15-November 15; its Restrictions and Passes and Permits sections require a permit for overnight visits without a seasonal qualification.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
The eight western approaches from Crabtree, Gianelli, Bell Meadow and six northern approaches are joined by five bounded southern/eastern approaches: Box Springs–Chain Lakes, Bourland mapped terminus, Shingle Springs–Kibbie/Huckleberry and Leavitt Lake–PCT junction. Bourland continuation, Kennedy parking/branch geometry, southern display gaps, deeper lake/pass branches, returns and individual facility spurs remain unresolved; no wilderness-wide route completeness is claimed.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- access roads
- parking
- trail conditions
- water and facilities
- issuing station operations
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Operational Hours directs visitors to check conditions and weather before travel; named access points do not establish that a road, parking space, water supply or facility will be available.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Conflict: signed 2026 order uses 200 feet; permit page uses 100 feet for Emigrant. Recheck with the district and retain both sources.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Exception
- loading/unloading
- From
- lakes
- streams
- trails
- campsites
- Minimum feet
- 200
- Order exemptions
- Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act
- Federal, State, local officer or organized rescue/firefighting force performing official duty
- Trees prohibited
- Yes
Evidence and sources (1)
Claim effective interval: 2026-07-08 to 2029-06-30
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-08 page 1, item 6 prohibits tying stock to trees or within 200 feet of lakes, streams, trails and campsites except loading/unloading.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Exception
- loading/unloading
- Minimum feet
- 100
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Stock Holding and Grazing assigns a 100-foot tying setback in Emigrant and Carson-Iceberg, except loading/unloading.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Stanislaus, Hoover/Bridgeport and Yosemite entry-agency rules and selected route contexts are represented. Leavitt Lake has no trailhead quota but overnight permits; Leavitt Meadows has quota. South-of-CA120 continuation/addendum wording differs between Hoover booking and NPS outside-origin guidance. Exact jurisdiction along divides, Yosemite-bound issuance logistics, PCT long-distance permits and unmodeled continuations still require agency confirmation.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Calaveras
- in person during office hours; kiosks at Calaveras or Lake Alpine when closed
- Other agency origin
- obtain permit from agency managing entry trailhead
- Outside stanislaus channel
- visit or call ranger station; phone/email up to 7 days ahead
- Outside stanislaus self issue allowed
- No
- Sonora supervisor office
- in person during office hours
- Sugar pine
- in person during office hours; kiosk when closed
- Sugar pine phone
- 209-965-3434
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Where to Acquire: Sugar Pine issues in person during office hours and by kiosk when closed; Calaveras issues in person, with closed-office kiosks at Calaveras or Lake Alpine; Sonora Supervisor office issues in person. Outside-Stanislaus travel cannot use self-issue; call or visit, with phone/email issuance up to seven days ahead.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Reviewed PAD-US designated-wilderness display geometry now matches Emigrant Wilderness, OBJECTID 237112. Survey/legal precision, current amendments and exact route-side jurisdiction remain unverified. Polygon overlap does not create access, containment or permission.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- access roads
- parking
- trail conditions
- water and facilities
- issuing station operations
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Operational Hours directs visitors to check conditions and weather before travel; named access points do not establish that a road, parking space, water supply or facility will be available.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Coverage includes historical trailhead facilities, Baker/Deadman/Cherry Valley campground reports, 45 individually reviewed Cherry Valley listing pages and Kennedy cabin inventory. Conflicting water/toilet/fee reports, omitted Cherry Valley site 001, individual Baker/Deadman sites, current availability, remote camps and facility connectors remain unresolved. Inventory is not a reservation or operating guarantee.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Required
- Yes
- Topics
- access roads
- parking
- trail conditions
- water and facilities
- issuing station operations
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Operational Hours directs visitors to check conditions and weather before travel; named access points do not establish that a road, parking space, water supply or facility will be available.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Conflict: permit summary says 2025; signed order and alert say 2026. Executable order-backed rules use the signed 2026 interval, with the disagreement exposed.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- End
- 2029-06-30
- Linked order start
- 2026-07-08
- Summary start
- 2025-07-08
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The permit-page introduction labels current Forest Orders effective July 8, 2025-June 30, 2029, while its linked Emigrant order is STF-16-2026-08, effective July 8, 2026-June 30, 2029.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Exemptions
- Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act
- Federal, State, local officer or organized rescue/firefighting force performing official duty
- Order
- STF-16-2026-08
- Required
- Yes
- Season
- year-round
Evidence and sources (1)
Claim effective interval: 2026-07-08 to 2029-06-30
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-08, page 1, item 1 requires a valid wilderness permit for overnight camping at any time of year. Effective July 8, 2026 through June 30, 2029; the order lists special-authorization and official-duty exemptions.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Conflict in stated minima: the order and permit page state 100 feet from water; access guidance says more than 200 feet from water, trails and campsites. This may distinguish legal minima from stricter guidance; it is not silently reconciled.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- From
- More than feet
- 200
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Highway 108 Access Restrictions requires human and canine waste and wash water disposal more than 200 feet from water, trails and campsites.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Exemptions
- Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act
- Federal, State, local officer or organized rescue/firefighting force performing official duty
- From
- Minimum feet
- 100
Evidence and sources (1)
Claim effective interval: 2026-07-08 to 2029-06-30
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-08 page 1, item 3 prohibits disposal of body waste or wash water within 100 feet of any water source.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-05T22:09:18+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
NPS ordinarily accepts the outside-origin agency permit; Hoover booking adds a specific south-of-CA120 permit/addendum condition. Preserve both instead of promising blanket reciprocity. Confirm itinerary, Donohue/Half Dome eligibility, any PCT permit, and Yosemite-bound issuance/no-self-issue restrictions.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Published condition
- additional relevant entry permit and/or issuing-unit long-distance continuous-trip addendum
- Specific itinerary decision
- confirm with issuing agency
- Trigger
- continuing south of CA Highway 120
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-route-emigrant-leavitt-lake-pct-junction
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Hoover product allows continuation into neighboring wilderness, but says travel south of CA Highway 120 needs another relevant permit and/or a continuous-trip addendum from the issuing unit depending on itinerary.
- Publisher
- Recreation.gov / Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov / Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Agency
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Destination
- Kibbie Lake
- Yosemite quota not transferred from other entries
- Yes
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-route-emigrant-shingle-springs-kibbie-lake
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS wilderness trailheads map Hetch Hetchy inset specifically directs Kibbie Lake and Lake Eleanor permit requests to Stanislaus National Forest.
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service
- Examples stanislaus
- Exceptions
- Donohue Pass requires eligible Yosemite permit
- Half Dome eligibility is separate
- Issuer basis
- entry trailhead manager
- Outside origin additional yosemite permit
- normally not required for continuous itinerary
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS outside-origin FAQ assigns permits to the agency managing the entry trailhead even when every overnight is inside Yosemite. Cherry Lake and Lake Eleanor are explicit Stanislaus examples. Separate Donohue Pass and Half Dome eligibility still apply.
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service
Signed PDF footer names STF-16-2024-10 (July 29, 2024); alert summary names STF-16-2022-06 (July 28, 2022). Preserve both statements. This does not resolve trailhead-specific one-night guidance or classify a camping site as developed/undeveloped.
Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.
- Order
- STF-16-2026-09
- Reported superseded order
- STF-16-2024-10
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-09 signed PDF footer identifies STF-16-2024-10 as the superseded order. The two sources disagree.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source text, georeferenced map and named-feature review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-06T07:44:34+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Order
- STF-16-2026-09
- Reported superseded order
- STF-16-2022-06
Evidence and sources (1)
No claim effective interval recorded.
Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
STF-16-2026-09 alert summary identifies STF-16-2022-06 as the superseded order. The two sources disagree.
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
- Observer / attribution
- Wayproof primary-source text, georeferenced map and named-feature review
- Observed at
- Unknown
- Retrieved at
- 2026-10-06T07:44:34+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Canonical data is historical evidence, not a guarantee of current conditions. Recheck volatile facts before travel.