Tadpole Campground campground
Tadpole Campground
The campground features 21 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. There are vault toilets available on site, but no running water. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a popular spot for gold mining in the late 1800s. Today, visitors can still see the remnants of the historic mining operations scattered throughout the area.
The best time to visit Tadpole Campground is in the summer months when temperatures are warm and the area is free from snow. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-60s during the day to low 40s at night.
What's on-site at Tadpole 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 Tadpole Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Flat Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Robinson Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Mumford Bar Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Poppy Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lewis Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tadpole Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca | 10 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca | 576 cfs | → |
| Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca | 101 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca | 53 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tadpole Campground -- 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 | → |
| Soda Springs 1.5 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Css Lab | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Css Lab | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Palisades Tahoe | 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
- Wilderness Snow Mountain
- Donner Memorial State Park
- Granite Chief Wilderness
- West End Beach Park
- Bill Rose Park
- Bill Rose Memorial Park
⚓ Boat launches
- Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
- Lake Spaulding Road 10260, Nevada City
- Fuller Lake Boating Site
- Iowa Hill Road Placer County
- Oxbow Raft Put-In Site
- Dry Lakes Trail El Dorado County
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →⚑ Points of interest
- Alpha Omega Observation Site
- Washington Overlook Observation Site
- Kyburz Marsh Watchable Wildlife Site
🛶 Paddle runs
- Generation And Giant Gaps (Tadpole To Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
- Royal Gorge (Soda Springs To Tadpole Creek)
- Hell Hole Dam To Ellicotts Bridge
- Interbay To Oxbow (End Of The World)
- Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)
- Ellicots Bridge To Big Grizzly Canyon
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 Tadpole Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tadpole Campground
Can I make reservations at Tadpole Campground?
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 Tadpole 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 Tadpole Campground.