Sly Creek
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
California · Camping · Near Nevada City
Sly Creek
- Apr–Nov
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 19 h ago
Is Sly Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Feather River Ranger District. It doesn't name Sly Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Rogers Cow Camp Area Closure
Agency closure covering Feather River Ranger District · Order 05-11-03-26-02 · USFS · Feather River Ranger District
Golden Trout Campground Closing for Season August 2, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Agency closure covering Feather River Ranger District · Order 05-11-03-26-01 · USFS · Feather River Ranger District
Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest
Agency alert covering Plumas National Forest · Order 05-11-26-04 · USFS · Plumas National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Feather River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 3,552 ft
- Feather River Ranger DistrictPlumas National Forest
Sly Creek is a campground in California with 155 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after The Lost Nugget
Restaurant
On your way back · 10 miIf it rains Firehouse Number 1 Museum
Museum
In town
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More in Nevada CityBest time to go · Apr–Nov
Best time to visit Sly Creek
Best months: April–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
51° / 30°
13 wet
Feb
51° / 30°
12 wet
Mar
54° / 32°
12 wet
Apr
59° / 35°
9 wet
May
68° / 42°
7 wet
Jun
77° / 48°
3 wet
Jul
85° / 53°
1 wet
Aug
85° / 51°
1 wet
Sep
80° / 48°
2 wet
Oct
70° / 41°
5 wet
Nov
57° / 34°
9 wet
Dec
50° / 30°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Strawberry Valley, CA, 1.6 mi away at 3,808 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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