Hornswoggle Group Campground campground
Hornswoggle Group Campground
The campground provides various amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. These facilities allow campers to enjoy outdoor activities and have a cozy campfire experience. Additionally, the campground offers potable water for visitors' convenience.
Reservations are required to secure a spot at Hornswoggle Group Campground. It is advisable to book in advance, as availability can be limited during peak seasons. The campground is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the summer months, when the weather is pleasant and conducive to outdoor activities.
Campers can enjoy hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching in the surrounding area. However, it is important to be cautious of black bears in the region and to properly store food to prevent encounters. Other recommended precautions include practicing Leave No Trace principles and respecting the natural environment.
In summary, the Hornswoggle Group Campground in California offers a range of amenities, requires reservations, and is best visited during the summer months. Campers can enjoy various outdoor activities while being mindful of wildlife and practicing responsible camping.
What's on-site at Hornswoggle Group 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 Hornswoggle Group Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Day | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Dark Day Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Garden Point | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Garden Point Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Bullards Lakeshore | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Hornswoggle Group Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 663 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Smartville Ca | 59 cfs | → |
| Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca | 328 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 773 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 61 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Hornswoggle Group 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 | → |
| Soda Springs 1.5 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Css Lab | 1.0 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
- Plumas National Forest
- South Yuba River State Park
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
- Kalithea Park
- Devere Mautino Community Park
- Condon Park
⚓ Boat launches
- Yuba County
- Smokey Lane 44-50, Alleghany
- Butte County
- Loafer Creek Road, Oroville
- Bidwell Canyon Trail, Oroville
🎣 Fishing spots
- Bullards Bar Reservoir
- Merle Collins Reservoir
- Englebright Lake
- Scotts Flat Lake
- Oroville Lake
- Lake Rollins
⚑ Points of interest
More POIs →🛶 Paddle runs
- One-Eighth Mile Downstream From Confluence With Cherokee Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek
- One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek To Bullards Bar Reservoir Spillway (Elevation 1902 Feet)
- Headwaters Of North Yuba River (Sec 10, T20n, R13 E) To One-Eighth Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Cherokee Creek
- Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
- Confluence With South Fork Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Yuba River
- Slate Reservoir To 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 Hornswoggle Group Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Hornswoggle Group Campground
Can I make reservations at Hornswoggle Group Campground?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
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 Hornswoggle Group 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 Hornswoggle Group Campground.