Sonora, CA…Beginning Oct. 1 campgrounds and day use areas will be closing for the season. A few locations will remain open for a few more weeks, but many are closing Oct. 1. Dispersed camping is available until the roads close, but be ready for winter weather! Check the Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/ for information about all recreation areas before you go. (This is not a current photo!)