
Overflow Campground, near Bear Valley (SR‑4) in the Stanislaus National Forest, offers open meadows framed by Jeffrey pines and nearby ridgelines — good for alpine landscape, seasonal wildflowers (late spring–early summer), autumn color and snowy winter scenes. Visit at golden hour for soft side light on trees and peaks; after dark the high elevation and low light pollution enable Milky Way shots. Access by paved SR‑4; campground is often first‑come/overflow—check Forest Service/Bear Valley Ski/

Overflow Campground, near Bear Valley (SR‑4) in the Stanislaus National Forest, offers open meadows framed by Jeffrey pines and nearby ridgelines — good for alpine landscape, seasonal wildflowers (late spring–early summer), autumn color and snowy winter scenes. Visit at golden hour for soft side light on trees and peaks; after dark the high elevation and low light pollution enable Milky Way shots. Access by paved SR‑4; campground is often first‑come/overflow—check Forest Service/Bear Valley Ski/