Campsite Arete
One of three V3s at Chipmunk Flat's Campsite Boulder sector.
- V3
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Is Campsite Arete open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Campsite Arete, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads
Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Temporary Fire Restrictions High Hazard Area Stanislaus National Forest
Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions Stanislaus National Forest
Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Campsite Arete
Best months: June–August. 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° / 8°
7 wet
Feb
41° / 9°
7 wet
Mar
45° / 13°
6 wet
Apr
51° / 19°
5 wet
May
61° / 25°
5 wet
Jun
71° / 32°
4 wet
Jul
78° / 36°
4 wet
Aug
78° / 34°
3 wet
Sep
71° / 28°
2 wet
Oct
61° / 20°
3 wet
Nov
49° / 12°
5 wet
Dec
41° / 8°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bodie California St Historic P, CA, 36.5 mi away at 8,370 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of three V3s catalogued at Chipmunk Flat's Campsite Boulder sector, where the grade span reaches V6-7.
Photo of the crag

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