Skinner Creek Camp
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
California · Camping · Near Gonzales
Skinner Creek Camp
- Sep–Jun
- best months
Is Skinner Creek Camp open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Monterey Ranger District. It doesn't name Skinner Creek Camp, so check the source for the area it covers.
Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order with Exceptions
Agency closure covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-11 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Los Padres Fire Use and Firearm Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-00-26-05 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest
San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires
Agency alert covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-03 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-5406-01 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Monterey Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 2,133 ft
- Ventana WildernessMonterey Ranger District · Los Padres National Forest
Skinner Creek Camp is a campground in California at about 2,133 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Restaurant
On your way back · 9 mi
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Best time to visit Skinner Creek Camp
Best months: September–June. 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° / 34°
Feb
61° / 36°
Mar
64° / 37°
Apr
69° / 39°
May
76° / 43°
Jun
83° / 46°
Jul
86° / 49°
Aug
86° / 49°
Sep
83° / 47°
Oct
76° / 40°
Nov
66° / 36°
Dec
58° / 33°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Paicines 4 W, CA, 34.5 mi away at 905 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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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