Maud Whalen campground
Maud Whalen
The best time to visit Maud Whalen Camping Area is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and pleasant. Summers can get quite hot, so it is essential to come prepared with sufficient shade and water. The camping area offers beautiful trails for hiking and biking enthusiasts to explore. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in nearby lakes or rivers. However, it is important to be cautious of wildlife in the area, especially bears. Campers are advised to properly store their food and garbage to avoid attracting these animals. Overall, Maud Whalen Camping Area provides a serene and well-equipped location for outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a memorable camping experience.
What's on-site at Maud Whalen
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 Maud Whalen, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wee-Ta-Chi | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Homestead Valley | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gillespie Youth Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wildcat View Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| New Woodland Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Maud Whalen -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Ramon C A San Ramon Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Cull C Ab Cull C Res Nr Castro Valley Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Crow C Nr Hayward Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| San Lorenzo C A San Lorenzo Ca | 13 cfs | → |
| San Lorenzo C Ab Don Castro Res Nr Castro V Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| San Lorenzo C A Hayward Ca | 3 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Maud Whalen -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay 0.5 Ssw | 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
- Golden Hills Park
- John Muir National Historic Site
- Brookwood Park
- Shannon Hills Park
- Foothills Park
- Dinosaur Hill Park
⚓ Boat launches
- San Francisco Bay Trail, Berkeley
- Powell Street 3310, Emeryville
- San Francisco Bay Trail, Oakland
- Curtola Parkway 139-199, Vallejo
- Mcavoy Road 1099, Bay Point
- Mckay Avenue 1200, Alameda
🎣 Fishing spots
- Lafayette Reservoir
- San Pablo Reservoir
- City Of Benicia Fishing Pier
- Lake Temescal
- 9th Street Boat Ramp
- Berkeley Yacht Harbor
⚑ Points of interest
More POIs →🛶 Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Mouth
- Headwaters To Ends One Quarter Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 1: Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 2: Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Staton.
- Olema Ranch Campground To Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Station
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 Maud Whalen as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Maud Whalen
Can I make reservations at Maud Whalen?
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 Maud Whalen?
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 Maud Whalen.