Main Dam Campground
- Feb–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
- At 2,493 ft
- Sequoia National Forest
This campground is closed due to dam remediation restrictions.
Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Best time to visit Main Dam Campground
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.
Jan
59° / 30°
Feb
62° / 33°
Mar
67° / 36°
Apr
73° / 40°
May
82° / 52°
Jun
92° / 59°
Jul
98° / 65°
Aug
98° / 62°
Sep
91° / 55°
Oct
81° / 43°
Nov
69° / 34°
Dec
58° / 30°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at S Lake Fs, CA, 6.9 mi away at 2,654 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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