Fish Creek Saddle campground
Fish Creek Saddle
What's on-site at Fish Creek Saddle
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 Fish Creek Saddle, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineshaft Flat | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Big Tree | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mission Springs | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Skyline Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| High Creek Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Fish Creek Saddle -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mission C Nr Desert Hot Springs Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Sar Supp Gage Nr Mentone Ca | 30 cfs | → |
| Santa Ana R Nr Mentone (River Only) Ca | 23 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R A Windy Point Main Channel Ca | 509 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R A Windy Point Overflow Channel Ca | · | → |
| Snow C Nr White Water Ca | · | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Fish Creek Saddle -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arrowhead 1.5 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Johnson Valley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hesperia 1ene | 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
- Erwin Lake Park
- Sugarloaf Park
- Big Bear City Park
- Meadows Edge Park
- Wilderness San Gorgonio
- Grout Bay Park
🎣 Fishing spots
- Santa Ana River - South Fork
- Santa Ana River
- Mill Creek
- Big Bear Lake
- Yucaipa Park Lake
- Holcomb Creek
⚑ Points of interest
- Mountain Home Village Scenic Overlook
- Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
- Indian Vista Scenic Overlook
- Fuller Mill Creek - National Wild & Scenic River
- San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River
- Aerial Tramway Upper Terminal Mountain Station
🛶 Paddle runs
- Headwaters To San Gorgonio Wilderness
- South Fork Meadows To San Gorgonia Wilderness Boundary
- South Fork Headwaters To San Gorgonio Wilderness Boundary/Sf Diversion Dam
- East Fork Headwaters To Confluence With South Fork
- Middle Fork Headwaters At Middle Fork Jumpoff To Confluence With North Fork
- Mission 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 Fish Creek Saddle as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Fish Creek Saddle
Can I make reservations at Fish Creek Saddle?
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 Fish Creek Saddle?
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 Fish Creek Saddle.