Stanislaus National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest
Cherry Lake in Stanislaus National Forest
Map showing the location of Stanislaus National Forest
Map showing the location of Stanislaus National Forest
LocationCalifornia, United States
Nearest citySonora, California
Coordinates38°15′N 120°00′W / 38.250°N 120.000°W / 38.250; -120.000
Area898,099 acres (3,634.48 km2)
EstablishedFebruary 22, 1897
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
WebsiteStanislaus National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest is a U.S. National Forest which manages 898,099 acres (1,403.3 sq mi; 3,634.5 km2) of land in four counties in the Sierra Nevada in Northern California. It was established on February 22, 1897, making it one of the oldest national forests. It was named after the Stanislaus River.