Tin House Camp campground
Tin House Camp
The campground amenities include fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets. There are 7 campsites available, and reservations are required to secure a spot. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to a tin mining operation, hence the name Tin House Camp.
The best time of year to visit Tin House Camp is during the summer months, from June to September. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-70s during the day to the low 40s at night. It's important to note that the campground is located at an elevation of 9,500 feet, so visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures and potential altitude sickness. Overall, Tin House Camp is a beautiful and unique camping destination with plenty to explore in the surrounding area.
What's on-site at Tin House 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 Tin House Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vado Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Launtz Creek Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ventana Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fox Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pico Blanco Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tin House Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sur R Nr Big Sur Ca | 39 cfs | → |
| Carmel R A Robles Del Rio Ca | 35 cfs | → |
| Carmel R Nr Carmel Ca | 36 cfs | → |
| Salinas R Nr Chualar Ca | 97 cfs | → |
| Salinas R Nr Spreckels Ca | 67 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Seco Nr Soledad Ca | 37 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
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Point Sur State Historic Park
- Garland Ranch Regional Park
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Hastings Natural History Reserve
Paddle runs
- Headwaters North Fork Little Sur To Boy Scout Camp
- Boy Scout Camp To Confluence With Mainstem Little Sur
- Headwaters South Fork Little Sur To Confluence With Mainstem Little Sur
- 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment Of Sportsman's Lodge To Ventana Wilderness Boundary
- 0.25 Milesupstram Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge To 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge
- Headwaters To Sportsman's Club
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 Tin House Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tin House Camp
Can I make reservations at Tin House 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 Tin House 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 Tin House Camp.