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Swanson

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Is Swanson open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Swanson, 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 5,734 ft
  • High Sierra Ranger DistrictSierra National Forest

Swanson Campground is a Forest Service campground in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest, about 10 miles from Shaver Lake, California. It sits under a canopy of dense pine trees, and paved and dirt roads lead to the site. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill, and the campground has a vault toilet. A Campground Host is also on site. Fees are charged for stays. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Huntington Lake weather station show July and August highs around 74°F with lows near 49°F and only one or two wet days a month. That station sits about 1,300 feet lower than the campground, so temperatures here run cooler. Nearby options include Dorabelle Campground, about 2.3 miles away, and Stevenson Creek, a canoeing spot at 2.8 miles. Shaver Lake Bouldering and Ely Mountain, both climbing areas, are within about 4 miles.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Swanson

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Saw & Mill Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Swanson

    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

      43° / 24°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      8 wet

    5. May

      56° / 36°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 42°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 49°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 37°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huntington Lake, CA, 9.7 mi away at 7,020 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.