California · Camping

Chalk Peak Camp

Is Chalk Peak Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monterey Ranger District. It doesn't name Chalk Peak Camp, so check the source for the area it covers.

Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order with Exceptions
Agency closure covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-11 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Los Padres Fire Use and Firearm Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-00-26-05 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest
San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires
Agency alert covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-03 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-5406-01 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest

As of Nov 9, 8:05 PM PST · Source: USFS · Monterey Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Chalk Peak Camp is a campground in California at about 3,202 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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Best time to visit Chalk Peak Camp
Best months: October–May. 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
  59° / 30°
  10 wet
2. Feb
  60° / 33°
  10 wet
3. Mar
  65° / 34°
  8 wet
4. Apr
  70° / 35°
  5 wet
5. May
  79° / 41°
  2 wet
6. Jun
  89° / 46°
  1 wet
7. Jul
  96° / 51°
  0 wet
8. Aug
  96° / 51°
  0 wet
9. Sep
  91° / 47°
  1 wet
10. Oct
  79° / 39°
  3 wet
11. Nov
  66° / 32°
  5 wet
12. Dec
  58° / 30°
  9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Priest Valley, CA, 43.3 mi away at 2,300 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.