Willow Lake Dispersed Camping Area
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Willow Lake Dispersed Camping Area open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name Willow Lake Dispersed Camping Area, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Forest Road Closure Order
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · Order 06-26-01 · USFS · Lassen National Forest
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · USFS · Lassen National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lassen National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 5,467 ft
- Almanor Ranger DistrictLassen National Forest
Willow Lake Dispersed Camping Area is a campground in California at about 5,467 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Willow Lake Dispersed Camping Area
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.
Jan
41° / 22°
Feb
42° / 22°
Mar
46° / 24°
Apr
50° / 27°
May
61° / 35°
Jun
70° / 41°
Jul
79° / 46°
Aug
78° / 45°
Sep
72° / 41°
Oct
59° / 33°
Nov
47° / 26°
Dec
39° / 22°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manzanita Lake, CA, 15.1 mi away at 5,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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