Environmental Camp
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
California · Camping · Near Nevada City
Environmental Camp
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Environmental Camp open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Tahoe National Forest.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-25-05 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 2,834 ft
- Yuba River Ranger DistrictTahoe National Forest · Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Environmental Camp is a campground in California at about 2,834 feet. It is managed by the state park agency.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Kane Dinning Hall
Restaurant
On your way back · 4 miIf it rains Firehouse Number 1 Museum
Museum
In town
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More in Nevada CityBest time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Environmental Camp
Best months: March–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
51° / 35°
13 wet
Feb
53° / 35°
12 wet
Mar
57° / 37°
12 wet
Apr
62° / 40°
9 wet
May
71° / 47°
6 wet
Jun
79° / 54°
3 wet
Jul
87° / 60°
1 wet
Aug
87° / 59°
1 wet
Sep
82° / 55°
2 wet
Oct
71° / 47°
5 wet
Nov
57° / 40°
9 wet
Dec
48° / 35°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Nevada City, CA, 8.8 mi away at 2,781 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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