Lake Spaulding campground
Lake Spaulding
Reservations are accepted at Lake Spaulding camping area, allowing visitors to secure a spot ahead of time. This is especially recommended during peak camping season, as the campground can fill up quickly. The best time of year to visit this camping area is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating.
While camping at Lake Spaulding, campers should be cautious of bears in the area. It is important to properly store food and dispose of trash in bear-proof containers to avoid attracting wildlife. Additionally, campers should be aware of the fire regulations and take necessary precautions to prevent wildfires. Overall, Lake Spaulding camping area provides a beautiful natural setting with various amenities and activities for campers to enjoy while exploring the California wilderness.
What's on-site at Lake Spaulding
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 Lake Spaulding, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Summit Area - Lake Spaulding | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Spaulding Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Campsite - Metal Bench | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Bear Valley Group Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fuller Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lake Spaulding -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Truckee R Bl Div Dam Nr Sierraville Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Independence C Nr Truckee Ca | 15 cfs | → |
| Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca | 14 cfs | → |
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 456 cfs | → |
| Sagehen C Nr Truckee Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca | 45 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lake Spaulding -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Canyon Alert | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Blue Canyon | 21.0 in | 3.0 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 | → |
| Css Lab | 0.0 in | -1.0 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
- Wilderness Snow Mountain
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
- Donner Memorial State Park
- West End Beach Park
- Kalithea Park
- Bill Rose Park
Boat launches
- Lake Spaulding Road 10260, Nevada City
- Fuller Lake Boating Site
- Meadow Lake Road Nevada County
- Woodcamp Access Road Nevada County
- Henness Pass Road, Sierraville
- Iowa Hill Road Placer County
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Alpha Omega Observation Site
- Washington Overlook Observation Site
- Kyburz Marsh Watchable Wildlife Site
Paddle runs
- Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)
- Generation And Giant Gaps (Tadpole To Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
- One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek To Confluence With Jefferson Creek
- Royal Gorge (Soda Springs To Tadpole Creek)
- Interbay To Oxbow (End Of The World)
- Hell Hole Dam To Ellicotts Bridge
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 Lake Spaulding as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lake Spaulding
Can I make reservations at Lake Spaulding?
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 Lake Spaulding?
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 Lake Spaulding.