Pal Camp campground
Pal Camp
Reservations are accepted at Pal Camp, ensuring that you have a designated spot for your camping adventure. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during peak seasons, to secure your desired camping dates. The best time to visit Pal Camp is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and pleasant. This allows campers to fully enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings and engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.
When exploring the camping area, be cautious of wildlife encounters as Pal Camp is located in a nature-rich environment. It is advised to store food properly and maintain a safe distance from wild animals. Additionally, always follow fire safety protocols and ensure that campfires are completely extinguished before leaving the area. By adhering to these guidelines, you can have a safe and memorable camping experience at Pal Camp in California.
What's on-site at Pal Camp
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 Pal Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Bort Meadow Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gillespie Youth Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Anthony Chabot Regional Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Anthony Chabot Family Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Pal Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo C A San Lorenzo Ca | 13 cfs | → |
| Cull C Ab Cull C Res Nr Castro Valley Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Ramon C A San Ramon Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Crow C Nr Hayward Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Castro Valley C A Hayward Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| San Lorenzo C A Hayward Ca | 3 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Pal Camp -- 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
- Roberts Regional Recreation Area
- Joaquin Miller Park
- Beaconsfield Open Space Park
- Sulpher Springs Park
- Redwood Heights Recreational Area
- Avenue Terrace Park
⚓ Boat launches
- San Francisco Bay Trail, Oakland
- Doolittle Drive 7250, Oakland
- Mckay Avenue 1200, Alameda
- San Francisco Bay Trail, Berkeley
- Powell Street 3310, Emeryville
- Pan American Esplanade San Francisco
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →⚑ 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 Pal Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Pal Camp
Can I make reservations at Pal Camp?
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 Pal Camp?
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 Pal Camp.