Mitchell Mine
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
California · Camping · Near Nevada City
Mitchell Mine
- Feb–Jun, Oct–Nov
- best months
Is Mitchell Mine 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 3,706 ft
- American River Ranger DistrictTahoe National Forest
Mitchell Mine is a campground in California with 20 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Dutch Flat Trading Post
Pub
On your way back · 11 miIf it rains Golden Drift Museum
Museum
On your way back · 10 mi
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More in Nevada CityBest time to go · Feb–Jun, Oct–Nov
Best time to visit Mitchell Mine
Best months: February–June 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
52° / 36°
Feb
55° / 36°
Mar
59° / 38°
Apr
64° / 41°
May
72° / 48°
Jun
82° / 56°
Jul
91° / 63°
Aug
91° / 62°
Sep
86° / 57°
Oct
74° / 49°
Nov
59° / 41°
Dec
50° / 36°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Georgetown Rs, CA, 13.1 mi away at 3,001 ft. The station sits about 700 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.
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