Belknap
- from $34
- fee
- April 15
- season
- Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
- At 4,200 ft
Located 19 miles east of Springville, California, take State Highway 190 to the community of Camp Nelson. Turn onto Nelson Drive and follow the signs through town. Elevation is 4,800 feet. Open from April 15-October 31depending on weather conditions. The campground has 15 single family units. Trailers are not permitted. Vault toilets, potable water, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided. Nearby hiking trails pass through giant sequoia groves. Belknap Creek runs through the campground and the Middle Fork of the Tule River is within walking distance. Fishing is available year around in the Tule River Drainage with a valid CA Fishing License. Consult CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife for specific regulations. Supplies are available at Camp Nelson and Pier point Springs located within 2 miles of the campground. Rocky Mountain Recreation (RMR)All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with RMR. For additional information, please visit https://rockymountainrec.com, or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at760-376-1269.
- South Fork Tule RiverCanoeing4.1 mi
- Cold SpringHiking6 mi
- Merry CampHiking6.2 mi
- ChuteHiking6.9 mi
Holey MeadowCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain7.4 mi- Mule Peak LookoutHiking7.9 mi
- Leavis Flat CampgroundCamping8 mi
- Redwood MeadowCamping8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Holey MeadowCamping · ~13 min drive
- Long Meadow GroupCamping · ~16 min drive
- BelknapCamping · ~24 min drive
- WishonCamping · ~26 min drive
- Coy FlatCamping · ~21 min drive
- Fairview CampgroundCamping · ~25 min drive
- Leavis Flat CampgroundCamping · ~14 min drive
- Leavis FlatCamping · ~19 min drive
- TuleCamping · ~19 min drive
- Log Corral MeadowCamping · ~19 min drive
Best time to visit Belknap
Best months: February–June and September–November. 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.
Jan
57° / 28°
9 wet · 1 snow
Feb
57° / 30°
9 wet · 1 snow
Mar
60° / 32°
8 wet · 1 snow
Apr
64° / 35°
6 wet
May
72° / 41°
4 wet
Jun
82° / 46°
1 wet
Jul
89° / 52°
1 wet
Aug
89° / 50°
1 wet
Sep
84° / 45°
1 wet
Oct
73° / 38°
3 wet
Nov
62° / 32°
6 wet
Dec
55° / 27°
8 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glennville, CA, 17.7 mi away at 3,140 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
