California · Camping

Golden Trout Crossing

from $15
fee
Apr–Nov
best months

Is Golden Trout Crossing open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Feather River Ranger District. It doesn't name Golden Trout Crossing, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Feather River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,146 ft
  • Feather River Ranger DistrictPlumas National Forest

Golden Trout Crossing is a U.S. Forest Service campground in the Feather River Ranger District of Plumas National Forest in California. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the site charges a fee for stays. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Strawberry Valley show July and August highs around 85°F with only about one wet day a month, while winter brings highs near 50°F and roughly 12 wet days a month. Paddlers will find Lost Creek about 4 miles away and the South Fork Feather River about 4.6 miles away. Hikers can head to the Feather Falls Trail, about 6 miles off, and climbers to Bald Rock Dome, about 9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Nov

    Best time to visit Golden Trout Crossing

    Best months: April–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.

    1. Jan

      51° / 30°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 30°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 32°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      9 wet

    5. May

      68° / 42°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 48°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 53°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 51°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 48°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 41°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 30°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Strawberry Valley, CA, 4 mi away at 3,808 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.