California · Camping

Running Deer (Family Cg)

from $23
fee
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Running Deer (Family Cg) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Feather River Ranger District. It doesn't name Running Deer (Family Cg), so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Feather River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,481 ft
  • Feather River Ranger DistrictPlumas National Forest

Running Deer (Family Campground) is a U.S. Forest Service campground in the Feather River Ranger District of Plumas National Forest in California. It sits among several other campgrounds, including Running Deer Campground and Horse Campground, all within about a tenth of a mile. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Bowman Dam weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 54°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-40s. The Bald Mountain Trail lies about 1.2 miles away, and the Lakeshore Trail is about 1.7 miles off. Paddlers can reach East Branch Slate Creek, roughly 3.4 miles away, and Onion Valley Creek, about 4.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Running Deer (Family Cg)

    Best months: April–October. 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

      46° / 29°

    2. Feb

      47° / 28°

    3. Mar

      49° / 30°

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

    5. May

      64° / 40°

    6. Jun

      73° / 47°

    7. Jul

      82° / 54°

    8. Aug

      81° / 54°

    9. Sep

      77° / 51°

    10. Oct

      66° / 42°

    11. Nov

      54° / 34°

    12. Dec

      45° / 29°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bowman Dam, CA, 25.1 mi away at 5,385 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.