California · Camping

Limestone

from $36
fee: April
season: Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Limestone open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Limestone, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Wildlife Alert - BEARS
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

As of Nov 10, 3:30 PM PST · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

At 3,770 ft
Kern River Ranger DistrictSequoia National Forest

Limestone is a Forest Service campground in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California. It sits among a cluster of campgrounds and trails, with Brush Creek just 0.1 mile away and Fairview Campground about 2.5 miles off. The site has vault toilets, and a fee is charged for stays. The most comfortable months for a visit are spring and fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 80°F and October highs around 81°F, while July and August average near 100°F. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the campground, so temperatures here run cooler. Nearby options include the Rincon Trail, about 1.8 miles away, and the Packsaddle hike at 2.4 miles. Climbers can head to Sherman Pass, about 2.8 miles away, and the Needles / Kern River climbing area is about 5.7 miles off.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
- Johnsondale Bridge River AccessBoat launch · ~1 min drive
- South Creek FallsWaterfall · ~2 min drive
- Rincon TrailHiking · ~3 min drivePhoto: RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Best time to visit Limestone
Best months: February–May and October–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
  61° / 31°
  7 wet
2. Feb
  63° / 33°
  7 wet
3. Mar
  67° / 36°
  7 wet
4. Apr
  72° / 40°
  4 wet
5. May
  80° / 48°
  2 wet
6. Jun
  91° / 56°
  1 wet
7. Jul
  99° / 63°
  1 wet
8. Aug
  98° / 62°
  1 wet
9. Sep
  92° / 56°
  1 wet
10. Oct
  81° / 46°
  2 wet
11. Nov
  69° / 36°
  3 wet
12. Dec
  60° / 31°
  6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kern River Ph 3, CA, 12.6 mi away at 2,703 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.