USDA Forest Service · California
Black Springs OHV Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,552 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
- BLACK SPRINGS (NFSR 07N23) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Activities
- Camping, Tent, Camping, Trailer
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. The BLACK SPRINGS OHV Campground gets closed during winter season, due to snow levels preventing access from the highway. Call the local District Office for additional information. Pack out what you pack in. 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 | 42° | 25° | 8° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 25° | 10° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 25° | 12° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 27° | -4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 37° | 18° | 74° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 45° | 28° | 87° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 53° | 42° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 53° | 47° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 46° | 37° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 39° | 25° | 79° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 32° | 12° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 25° | 10° | 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 441 trails in Stanislaus 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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