California · Camping

Southwest Campground

May–Oct
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It doesn't name Southwest Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Lassen National Park Highway Closed to Vehicle Traffic

    Park closure covering Lassen Volcanic National Park · NPS · Lassen Volcanic National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Lassen Volcanic National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,706 ft
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park

Southwest Campground is a campground in California at about 6,706 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Southwest Campground

    Best months: May–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

      41° / 22°

    2. Feb

      42° / 22°

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

    4. Apr

      50° / 27°

    5. May

      61° / 35°

    6. Jun

      70° / 41°

    7. Jul

      79° / 46°

    8. Aug

      78° / 45°

    9. Sep

      72° / 41°

    10. Oct

      59° / 33°

    11. Nov

      47° / 26°

    12. Dec

      39° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manzanita Lake, CA, 7.6 mi away at 5,750 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: National Park Service API

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