California · Camping

West Branch

May–Oct
best months

Is West Branch open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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

  • At 4,800 ft
  • Almanor Ranger DistrictLassen National Forest

WEST BRANCH (Camping Area)

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit West Branch

    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°

    2. Feb

      45° / 24°

    3. Mar

      49° / 26°

    4. Apr

      54° / 29°

    5. May

      63° / 35°

    6. Jun

      73° / 40°

    7. Jul

      82° / 44°

    8. Aug

      82° / 42°

    9. Sep

      77° / 38°

    10. Oct

      64° / 32°

    11. Nov

      50° / 27°

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mineral, CA, 22.2 mi away at 4,875 ft. 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)