Nelder Grove campground
Nelder Grove
The campground provides various amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. Additionally, there are trails for hiking and exploring the surrounding forest, as well as opportunities for photography enthusiasts to capture the beauty of the giant sequoia trees that dot the area. Nelder Grove is a first-come, first-served campground, meaning reservations are not accepted. It is recommended to arrive early to secure a campsite, especially during peak seasons.
The best time to visit Nelder Grove is during the summer months when the weather is mild and camping conditions are ideal. However, spring and fall can also be a great time to go, as the campground is less crowded. It is important for campers to be cautious of bears in the area and to properly store food to prevent attracting wildlife. Visitors are advised to practice Leave No Trace principles and adhere to campground regulations to preserve the natural beauty of the area for future campers to enjoy.
What's on-site at Nelder Grove
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 Nelder Grove, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelder Grove Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Circle Grove Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Creekside Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dusty Daisy Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Soquel Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Nelder Grove -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 2,040 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 595 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 520 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Nelder Grove -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Poison Ridge | 0.6 in | 0.3 in | → |
| Nohrsc Chilkoot Meadow | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Ahwahnee 2.5 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Graveyard Meadow | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Green Mtn | 3.3 in | -1.3 in | → |
| Huntington Lake | 1.5 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
- Yosemite National Park
- Wildlife Area Kinsman Flat
- Wilderness Kaiser
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Big Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
- Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →⚑ Points of interest
- Wawona Visitor Center
- Chinese Laundry Building
- Grey Barn
- Yosemite History Center
- Washburn Point
- Valley View
🛶 Paddle runs
- Confluence With North Fork San Joaquin River To Hells Half Acre
- Hemlock Crossing To Confluence With Cora Creek
- Cora Creek To Confluence With San Joaquin River
- Rainbow Falls To Confluence With North Fork San Joaquin River
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T3s, R25 E To Hemlock Crossing
- Headwaters Near The Tuolumne And Mariposa County Lines To Western Boundary Of Yosemite National Park
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 Nelder Grove as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Nelder Grove
Can I make reservations at Nelder Grove?
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 Nelder Grove?
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 Nelder Grove.