California · Camping · Near Nevada City

Madrone Cove

10
sites: Oct–May
best months

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 17 h ago

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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 Nov 7, 7:35 PM PST · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

10 sitesReservable on Recreation.gov
At 1,905 ft
Yuba River Ranger DistrictTahoe National Forest

MADRONE COVE (Camping Area)

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip

Sleep close
Madrone Cove
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Eat after
The Lost Nugget
Restaurant
On your way back · 6 mi
If it rains
American Victorian Museum
Museum
In town

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Best time to go · Oct–May
Best time to visit Madrone Cove
Best months: October–May. 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° / 34°
  12 wet
2. Feb
  59° / 35°
  10 wet
3. Mar
  64° / 38°
  10 wet
4. Apr
  68° / 40°
  8 wet
5. May
  76° / 47°
  5 wet
6. Jun
  86° / 52°
  2 wet
7. Jul
  94° / 57°
  0 wet
8. Aug
  94° / 55°
  1 wet
9. Sep
  89° / 51°
  1 wet
10. Oct
  78° / 44°
  4 wet
11. Nov
  64° / 38°
  8 wet
12. Dec
  56° / 34°
  10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dobbins 1 S, CA, 7.8 mi away at 1,640 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Rules & access

Fee: No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

Madrone Cove

10 sites