USDA Forest Service · California
Breckenridge Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,739 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
- BRECKENRIDGE L.O. (NFSR 28S07) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Bakersfield and Lake Isabella, 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.
Site map
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About
US Forest Service campground. Breckenridge Campground is the only campground on Breckenridge mountain that offers picnic tables and vault restrooms. This campground is unsuitable for trailers, but offers a rustic experience for camping, hunting, or just exploring. No Water available; Pack out all trash Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at readyforwildfire.org. Open season: May. 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 | 45° | 26° | 16° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 25° | 6° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 28° | 17° | 75° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 33° | 19° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 42° | 28° | 74° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 52° | 31° | 89° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 60° | 49° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 57° | 48° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 50° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 38° | 23° | 78° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 31° | 19° | 68° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 26° | 13° | 61° | 10 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
All 248 trails in Sequoia National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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