Bicentennial Campground campground
Bicentennial Campground
Nearby Points of Interest:
One of the main attractions in the area is the Joshua Tree National Park, which is home to a diverse array of wildlife and unique geological formations. Visitors can explore the park's many hiking trails, rock climb, and stargaze at night.
Campground Amenities:
The Bicentennial Campground offers a range of amenities, including picnic tables, fire pits, and restrooms. There is also potable water available at the campground.
Interesting Facts:
The Joshua Tree National Park is approximately 800,000 acres in size and is home to two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado. The park is named after the Joshua Tree, a unique species of tree that can only be found in this area.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit the Bicentennial Campground is between October and May when the weather is mild. Average temperatures during this time range from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and can drop below freezing at night.
In summary, the Bicentennial Campground camping area in California is a great place to enjoy the beautiful desert landscape and explore the Joshua Tree National Park. With a range of amenities and nearby points of interest, this campground is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Make sure to visit during the cooler months to fully enjoy all that this area has to offer.
What's on-site at Bicentennial Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Bicentennial Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Cove Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hawk Camp Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Haypress Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rob Hill Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Free Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bicentennial Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood C A Hwy 1 Bridge A Muir Beach Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Corte Madera C A Ross Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Lagunitas C A Sp Taylor State Pk Ca | 15 cfs | → |
| Novato C A Novato Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Olema C A Vedanta Bridge A Olema Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Pilarcitos C Bl Stone Dam Nr Hillsborough Ca | 5 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Bicentennial Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay 0.5 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Golden Gate National Recreational Area
- Cloud View Park
- South View Park
- Tiffany Park
- Lands End Labyrinth
- Marinship Park
⚓ Boat launches
- Turney Street Boat Ramp
- Harding Road San Francisco
- Northpoint Drive 1235, San Francisco
- Pier 52 Boat Launch
- Marin Rod And Gun Club Pier 2675, San Rafael
- Pan American Esplanade San Francisco
🎣 Fishing spots
- Lake Lagunitas
- Berkeley Yacht Harbor
- Lake Temescal
- San Pablo Reservoir
- Lafayette Reservoir
- Chabot Lake
⚑ Points of interest
- Muir Woods Visitor Center
- Bohemian Grove
- Cathedral Grove
- Bolinas Lagoon
- Red Barn Classroom
- Bear Valley Visitor Center
🛶 Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Mouth
- Headwaters To Ends One Quarter Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 1: Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 2: Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Staton.
- Olema Ranch Campground To Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Station
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bicentennial Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bicentennial Campground
Can I make reservations at Bicentennial Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Bicentennial Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Bicentennial Campground.