California · Camping

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.

    1. Jan

      59° / 30°

    2. Feb

      62° / 33°

    3. Mar

      67° / 36°

    4. Apr

      73° / 40°

    5. May

      82° / 52°

    6. Jun

      92° / 59°

    7. Jul

      98° / 65°

    8. Aug

      98° / 62°

    9. Sep

      91° / 55°

    10. Oct

      81° / 43°

    11. Nov

      69° / 34°

    12. 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.

Main Dam Campground

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