USDA Forest Service · California
Bretz Mill Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,317 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PETERSON MILL (NFSR 10S002) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Prather, CA
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Located in a setting of pines and oak, Bretz Mill Campground is located alongside Big Creek. Some sites are located on the creek. The location of the campground makes an great get-a-way for picnicking, cooling off during hot days and overnight camping, especially when higher elevation campgrounds are under snow. The area also serves as a popular OHV base camp. Access to facility is paved. Campground is maintained by Mountain Toppers 4 WD club. Pack out what you pack in. Open season: Open all year. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 35° | 19° | 69° | 5 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 35° | 16° | 69° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 35° | 14° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 39° | 25° | 74° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 48° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 57° | 42° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 66° | 54° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 64° | 57° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 58° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 48° | 32° | 86° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 63° | 42° | 27° | 75° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 55° | 37° | 18° | 68° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Trails End Trailhead · 5.7 mi as the crow flies
Dinkey Creek 12 mi Hike · Drive there - Tamarack Ridge Trailhead · 9.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Coyote Trailhead · 9.3 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 519 trails in Sierra National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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