Wheeler Ranch
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Wheeler Ranch open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Wheeler Ranch, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 1,604 ft
- Shasta Lake Ranger DistrictShasta-Trinity National Forest
WHEELER RANCH (Camping Area)
- Sulanharas CreekCanoeing0.7 mi
- Madrone Cg-FCamping2.1 mi
- North Fork Sulanharas CreekCanoeing2.4 mi
- GARDEN RIDGEHiking4.7 mi
- Chirpchatter Cg-FCamping6.1 mi
- Potem FallsWaterfall7.9 mi
- Hatchet Creek FallsWaterfall8.4 mi
- Samwell CaveHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Moore CreekCamping · ~15 min drive
- Hirz Mt LookoutHut camping · ~17 min drive
- Hirz BayCamping · ~19 min drive
- Hirz Bay Cabin RentalHut camping · ~19 min drive
- Dekkas RockCamping · ~17 min drive
- Hirz Bay Group 1Camping · ~19 min drive
- Garden RidgeCamping · ~3 min drive
- Madrone CampgroundCamping · ~4 min drive
- Reynolds BasinCamping · ~6 min drive
- Iron Canyon WestCamping · ~9 min drive
Best time to visit Wheeler Ranch
Best months: April–June and September–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.
Jan
49° / 30°
14 wet
Feb
52° / 31°
13 wet
Mar
57° / 33°
13 wet
Apr
63° / 37°
11 wet
May
73° / 44°
8 wet
Jun
81° / 50°
4 wet
Jul
90° / 54°
2 wet
Aug
89° / 51°
1 wet
Sep
84° / 46°
2 wet
Oct
71° / 39°
6 wet
Nov
56° / 34°
11 wet
Dec
48° / 30°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dunsmuir Trtmt Pl, CA, 19.6 mi away at 2,169 ft. The station sits about 600 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.
