Tan Oak Camp campground
Tan Oak Camp
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers. The campsite is open for both reservations and first-come-first-serve visitors, with a total of 46 campsites available for use. An interesting fact about the area is that the Tan Oak trees, which the campground is named after, are used in the production of cork.
The best time to visit Tan Oak Campground is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors can expect cooler temperatures at night and should come prepared with warm clothing. Overall, Tan Oak Campground offers a peaceful and beautiful camping experience for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
What's on-site at Tan Oak 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 Tan Oak Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Creek Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Higgins Cabin Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Zigzag Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Upper Higgins Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tan Oak Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sur R Nr Big Sur Ca | 39 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Seco Nr Soledad Ca | 37 cfs | → |
| Carmel R A Robles Del Rio Ca | 35 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Seco Bl Reliz C Nr Soledad Ca | · | → |
| Salinas R A Soledad Ca | 214 cfs | → |
| Salinas R Nr Chualar Ca | 97 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Hastings Natural History Reserve
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Limekiln State Park
- Point Sur State Historic Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Sportsman's Club
- 0.25 Milesupstram Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge To 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge
- 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment Of Sportsman's Lodge To Ventana Wilderness Boundary
- Ventana Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary
- Headwaters North Fork Little Sur To Boy Scout Camp
- Boy Scout Camp To Confluence With Mainstem Little Sur
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 Tan Oak Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tan Oak Camp
Can I make reservations at Tan Oak 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 Tan Oak 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 Tan Oak Camp.