The South Grove is home to 1,000 giant sequoias
The largest redwood in Calaveras Big Trees State Park is the Louis Agassiz tree and is located in the South Grove. This tree is only 250 feet tall, but it is over 25 feet in diameter six feet above the ground! The largest tree in the North Grove is probably the Empire State Tree, which is 18 feet in diameter six feet above the ground.
The South Grove Nature Preserve is home to about 1,000 mature giant sequoias and the largest trees in the park. To see the Louis Agassiz tree, take the South Grove Trail to a short spur trail.
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$10 per vehicle for day use. Camping and Lodging: Reservations can be made online at ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling the toll free telephone number at 1-800-444-PARK. For more camping near the park, visit HipCamp.com.
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Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link). What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
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Visit Calaveras Big Trees State Park (external link) or Calaveras Big Trees Association (external link) or call the visitor center at (209) 795-2334. The Calaveras Big Trees State Park Brochure contains valuable information for trip planning.
