Cool Springs campground
Cool Springs
Reservations are accepted at Cool Springs camping area, allowing campers to secure their spot ahead of time. This is particularly beneficial during peak seasons when the campground tends to fill up quickly. It is recommended to make reservations in advance to ensure availability.
The best time to visit Cool Springs camping area is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and temperatures are comfortable. This allows campers to fully enjoy the outdoor activities and surrounding natural beauty. However, it is important to note that the campground can become crowded during weekends and holidays, so planning a visit during weekdays might provide a more peaceful experience.
While exploring the camping area, visitors can find various points of interest such as hiking trails, fishing spots, and scenic viewpoints. It is advisable to be cautious of wildlife in the area, such as bears, and to properly store food to prevent any unwanted encounters. Overall, Cool Springs camping area offers a delightful camping experience with its amenities, reservation system, and beautiful surroundings, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.
What's on-site at Cool Springs
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 Cool Springs, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Feather River/Rocky Point - Lake Almanor | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Rocky Point - Feather River | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Almanor Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Almanor | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cool Springs -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 128 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 61 cfs | → |
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 195 cfs | → |
| Butte C Nr Chico Ca | 320 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Vina Ca | 255 cfs | → |
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 663 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cool Springs -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Harkness Flat Near Chester 8nnw | 0.0 in | -216.0 in | → |
| Susanville 3.2 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Blacks Mountain #1 | 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
- Chester Park
- Cedar Drive
- Wilderness Bucks Lake
- Wilderness Caribou
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Wilderness Lassen Volcanic
Boat launches
- Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, California
- Plumas County
- Oroville-Quincy Road 17000-17046, Meadow Valley
Fishing spots
- Butt Valley Reservoir
- Almanor Lake
- Hamilton Branch
- Deerheart Creek
- Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Goodrich Creek
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 Cool Springs as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cool Springs
Can I make reservations at Cool Springs?
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 Cool Springs?
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 Cool Springs.