California · Camping

Thistle Glade

Apr–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Thistle Glade open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 19 alerts for Mendocino National Forest.

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

  • At 2,466 ft
  • Upper Lake Ranger DistrictMendocino National Forest

Thistle Glade is a campground in California at about 2,466 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Thistle Glade

    Best months: April–May and October–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.

    1. Jan

      57° / 35°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 39°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 41°

      9 wet

    5. May

      79° / 45°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 50°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 54°

      0 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 53°

      0 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 49°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 43°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 38°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 35°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Potter Valley Powerhouse, CA, 14.1 mi away at 1,018 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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