Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring

Overview

The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. When snow is present, approximately November to May, overnight stays are only allowed in self-contained vehicles in the parking lot (walk-in tent sites are closed in winter).

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

15 campsites

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

530-595-6121

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Southwest Campground - Winter/Spring, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mill Creek Falls TrailHike · 1.6 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Brokeoff Mountain TrailHike · 3.6 mi long · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Ridge Lakes TrailHike · 1.1 mi long · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Bumpass Hell TrailHike · 3.4 mi long · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Crumbaugh Lake TrailHike · 2.6 mi long · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Walk Manzanita Lake TrailHike · 30-90 Minutes · 6.8 mi from camp

  Manzanita Lake Trail is an easy, mostly flat walk suitable for families with young children. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Diamond PeakPeak · 7,969 ft · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Brokeoff MountainPeak · 9,232 ft · 1.5 mi from camp

  A peak along Brokeoff Mountain Trail.

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• Mill Creek Falls ViewpointViewpoint · 1.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Crumbaugh Lake Trail.

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• Mill Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.1 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Crumbaugh Lake Trail.

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• Bluff FallsWaterfall · 1.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Coppervale Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 33.7 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Lassen College.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.