Boards Crossing campground
Boards Crossing
What's on-site at Boards Crossing
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 Boards Crossing, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo (Wild River) Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Calaveras Big Trees State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Sand Bar Flat Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Boards Crossing -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 144 cfs | → |
| Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Eleanor C Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 440 cfs | → |
| Black C Nr Copperopolis Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Nr Early Intake Ca | 581 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Dion R Holm Ph | 1,720 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Boards Crossing -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Springs | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bloods Creek | 0.3 in | -0.2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Gianelli Meadow | 3.5 in | 1.7 in | → |
| Nohrsc Elstanislaus Meadow (Goes) | 21.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lower Kibbie | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Silver Lake (Goes) | 33.4 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
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park
- Wilderness Mokelumne
- Eldorado National Forest
- Columbia Historic State Park
- Utica Park
- Heaven For Kids Rotary Park
🎣 Fishing spots
- Highland Creek
- Salt Springs Reservoir
- Hobart Creek
- Pinecrest Lake
- Lower Bear River Reservoir
- Bear River Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
- One-Quarter Mile Upstream Of Forest Road 5no2 Bridge Crossing To One-Quarter Mile Downstream Of Forest Road 5n75 Bridge Crossing
- Confluence With Highland Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream Forest Road 5no2 Bridge Crossing
- One-Quarter Mile Downstream Of Forest Road 5n75 Bridge Crossing To Calaveras Big Trees State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e To One Mile Downstream Of State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e
- One Mile Downstream Of State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e To Mckay's Reservoir
- Below Mckay's Reservoir To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus River
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 Boards Crossing as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Boards Crossing
Can I make reservations at Boards Crossing?
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 Boards Crossing?
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 Boards Crossing.