Turtle’s Traverse

Is Turtle’s Traverse open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Feather River Ranger District. It doesn't name Turtle’s Traverse, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Rogers Cow Camp Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Feather River Ranger District · Order 05-11-03-26-02 · USFS · Feather River Ranger District

• Golden Trout Campground Closing for Season August 2, 2026 at 2 p.m.

  Agency closure covering Feather River Ranger District · Order 05-11-03-26-01 · USFS · Feather River Ranger District

• Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest

  Agency alert covering Plumas National Forest · Order 05-11-26-04 · USFS · Plumas National Forest

As of Oct 23, 9:05 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Feather River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Turtle’s Traverse

Best months: April–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.

1. Jan

   51° / 30°

   13 wet

2. Feb

   51° / 30°

   12 wet

3. Mar

   54° / 32°

   12 wet

4. Apr

   59° / 35°

   9 wet

5. May

   68° / 42°

   7 wet

6. Jun

   77° / 48°

   3 wet

7. Jul

   85° / 53°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   85° / 51°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   80° / 48°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    70° / 41°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    57° / 34°

    9 wet

12. Dec

    50° / 30°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Strawberry Valley, CA, 14 mi away at 3,808 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.