California · Camping

Chamise Campground

Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months
  • At 1,076 ft
  • New Melones

Chamise Campground is a campground in California at about 1,076 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Dec

    Best time to visit Chamise Campground

    Best months: February–May and October–December. 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

      57° / 38°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 40°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 44°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      7 wet

    5. May

      79° / 52°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 59°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 65°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      96° / 64°

      0 wet

    9. Sep

      91° / 60°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      80° / 52°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      66° / 44°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 38°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Melones Dam Hq, CA, 2.3 mi away at 960 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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