California · Camping

Yellow Creek

Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Yellow Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name Yellow Creek, 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 4,323 ft
  • Almanor Ranger DistrictLassen National Forest

YELLOW CREEK (Camping Area)

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Yellow Creek

    Best months: April–June and August–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

      42° / 25°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 26°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 29°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 32°

      9 wet

    5. May

      68° / 39°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 45°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 50°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 36°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 25°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyon Dam, CA, 8.8 mi away at 4,560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)