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Swamp Meadow

May–Sep
best months

Is Swamp Meadow open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Swamp Meadow, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 8,935 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • High Sierra Ranger DistrictSierra National Forest

SWAMP MEADOW (Camping Area)

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Swamp Meadow

    Best months: May–September. 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° / 17°

    2. Feb

      41° / 18°

    3. Mar

      45° / 22°

    4. Apr

      51° / 27°

    5. May

      60° / 35°

    6. Jun

      70° / 42°

    7. Jul

      78° / 49°

    8. Aug

      77° / 47°

    9. Sep

      71° / 40°

    10. Oct

      61° / 30°

    11. Nov

      49° / 23°

    12. Dec

      41° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 36 mi away at 7,804 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)