Kanaka Creek
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
California · Camping · Near Nevada City
Kanaka Creek
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Kanaka Creek 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 2,209 ft
- Yuba River Ranger DistrictTahoe National Forest
Kanaka Creek is a campground in California with 10 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Snack Shack
Restaurant
On your way back · 7 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 Kanaka Creek
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, 12.3 mi away at 2,781 ft. The station sits about 600 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.
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