California · River fishing · Taylorsville

Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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Overview Boulder Creek Campground is located in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, where ancient glaciers gave way to numerous mountain lakes and vast granite peaks. Year round, outdoor enthusiasts are attracted to the area's many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows and lofty peaks. Recreation The campground provides educational campfire programs at the amphitheater. It offers several single-family campsites and while none are directly on the lake, a few sites have a limited view of the water. Antelope Lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating and water skiing. A multi-lane boat ramp is available less than two miles from the campground. Anglers enjoy fishing for large and smallmouth bass, bluegill and a variety of trout. The rugged terrain and dusty mountain trails are perfect for mountain biking, but offer limited opportunities for hiking near the campground.Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites open to both tent and RV camping, a short walk from the lake. Several sites are also available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tables and campfire rings are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water. Natural Features The campground is located near Antelope Lake, which is a small, remote lake with about 15 miles of forested shoreline. Surrounding the lake are mountains blanketed with Jeffrey and lodgepole pines and fir trees. Protected coves around the lake attract several species of migratory birds. The site sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Nearby Attractions Fishing is also plentiful in Indian Creek, below the spillway at nearby Antelope Dam. The nearest gas and phone is 25 miles from the campground in Taylorsville, CA.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Boulder Creek

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 22°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 26°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 30°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 34°

      4 wet

    5. May

      69° / 40°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 47°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 53°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 52°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 45°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 36°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 28°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 22°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Susanville 2sw, CA, 16.3 mi away at 4,212 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.