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Boulder Flat

June
season
May–Oct
best months

Is Boulder Flat open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Boulder Flat, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,658 ft
  • Summit Ranger DistrictStanislaus National Forest

Boulder Flat is a Forest Service campground in the Summit Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest in California. It sits among several other recreation sites in this corner of the forest, and its closest neighbor is Brightman Flat, about 0.7 miles away. The campground has flush toilets, and a fee is charged for stays. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the Calaveras Big Trees weather station, about 25 miles away, show July highs around 81°F with lows near 56°F and only about one wet day in the month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and around 11 wet days. Several trails and other spots are close by. The 6N06 Snow Trail is about 0.8 miles away, and Fence Creek campground is about a mile off. Climbers can head to The Cave, about 3.4 miles away, and paddlers to the Middle Fork Stanislaus River, about 3.8 miles away.

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    Boulder Flat

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Lake Alpine Resort

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 12 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Boulder Flat

    Best months: May–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

      45° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 30°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 32°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 35°

      8 wet

    5. May

      63° / 42°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 49°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 56°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 34°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Calaveras Big Trees, CA, 25 mi away at 4,695 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.