Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground campground
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Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground
Reservations are accepted at Collins Lake RV Park & Campground, ensuring you can secure your spot ahead of time. This is particularly useful during peak seasons when the campground tends to fill up quickly. It is advisable to book in advance to guarantee availability, especially if you plan to visit during weekends or holiday periods.
The best time to visit Collins Lake RV Park & Campground is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is mild and pleasant. Summers can get quite hot, so it is recommended to bring appropriate sun protection and plenty of water. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, with trout, bass, catfish, and salmon among the species you can catch. However, be cautious of poison oak in the area and take necessary precautions to avoid contact with it. Overall, Collins Lake RV Park & Campground provides a beautiful setting for camping enthusiasts, with various amenities, the option for reservations, and a range of activities to enjoy throughout the year.
What's on-site at Collins Lake Rv Park & 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 Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Pool | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| 5 Cedars Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Tamihi West Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rapids Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sweltzer Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Chipmunk Peninsula | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Nooksack River Bl Cascade Creek Nr Glacier | 573 cfs | → |
| Racehorse Creek At North Fork Road Nr Kendall | 23 cfs | → |
| Clearwater Creek Near Welcome | 39 cfs | → |
| Mf Nooksack River Near Deming | 220 cfs | → |
| Nooksack River At Everson | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Nooksack River At North Cedarville | 1,270 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley No. 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Blue Canyon | 21.0 in | 3.0 in | → |
| Blue Canyon Alert | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Meadow Lk Snow Course | 21.2 in | 0.2 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
- Mount Baker National Recreation Area
- Lynden City Park
- Wilderness Mount Baker
- Berthusen Memorial Park
- Whatcom Falls Park
- Wilderness Noisy-Diobsud
Boat launches
- Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge Agassiz
- Canyon To Coast Trail Chilliwack
- Silver Lake
- Lougheed Highway Harrison Mills
- North Parallel Road Abbotsford
Fishing spots
- Merle Collins Reservoir
- Englebright Lake
- Bullards Bar Reservoir
- Oroville Lake
- Camp Far West Reservoir
- Thermalito Afterbay
Points of interest
- Bridgeport Covered Bridge
- World's First Long-Distance Telephone Line
- Alleghany Road
- Purdon Crossing
- Bidwell Bar Bridge (1855)
- Bidwell Bar Bridge
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
- One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek To Bullards Bar Reservoir Spillway (Elevation 1902 Feet)
- One-Eighth Mile Downstream From Confluence With Cherokee Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek
- Headwaters Of North Yuba River (Sec 10, T20n, R13 E) To One-Eighth Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Cherokee Creek
- Slate Reservoir To North Yuba River
- Confluence With South Fork Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Yuba 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 Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground
Can I make reservations at Collins Lake Rv Park & 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 Collins Lake Rv Park & 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 Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground.