California · Camping

Spencer Creek

Apr–Oct
best months

Is Spencer Creek 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 5,906 ft
  • Yuba River Ranger DistrictTahoe National Forest

Spencer Creek is a campground in California with 25 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Spencer Creek

    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, 17.7 mi away at 5,385 ft. The station sits about 500 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
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)