Tunnel Rock campground
Tunnel Rock
The campground offers 17 campsites, each with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are no hookups or potable water available, so campers need to bring their own water supply. There are vault toilets at the site. The campground is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
One interesting fact about the area is that it gets its name from a rock formation that resembles a tunnel. The rock is visible from the campground, and visitors can hike to it for a closer look.
The best time to visit Tunnel Rock Camping Area is from June to September when the weather is mild and temperatures average around 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. It is important to note that the campground is closed during the winter months.
Overall, Tunnel Rock Camping Area is an excellent destination for campers looking for a peaceful retreat in the mountains. Its proximity to Yosemite National Park and its unique rock formation make it a popular choice among visitors.
What's on-site at Tunnel Rock
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 Tunnel Rock, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel Rock Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Ackerman | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Ackerman Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cooper Gulch | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cooper Gulch Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tunnel Rock -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity R A Lewiston Ca | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Rush C Nr Lewiston Ca | 19 cfs | → |
| Grass Valley C Nr Lewiston Ca | 18 cfs | → |
| Trinity R Bl Limekiln Gulch Nr Douglas City Ca | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Indian C Nr Douglas City Ca | 29 cfs | → |
| Trinity R A Douglas City Ca | 1,220 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tunnel Rock -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Red Rock Mountain | 112.8 in | -2.3 in | → |
| Big Flat | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Slate Creek | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Highlands Lakes | 21.7 in | -0.1 in | → |
| Mission Ridge Snow Pillow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Middle Boulder 3 Snow Course | 0.8 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
- Lowden Park
- Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
- Shasta State Historic Park
- Klamath National Forest
- Clair Engle Park
- Mary Lake Park
⚓ Boat launches
- Trinity Dam Boulevard Trinity County
- Fairview Marina Drive, Lewiston
- Rush Creek Road 7542, Trinity County
- Granite Peak Road, Trinity Center
- Bucktail Hole
- Dump Hole
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →⚑ Points of interest
More POIs →🛶 Paddle runs
- Canyon Creek Trailhead To Confluence With Mainstream Trinity River
- Headwaters At Outlet Of Lower Canyon Creek Lake To Canyon Creek Trailhead At Ripstein Canyon Creek Trailhead At Ripstein
- North Fork Cottonwood Creek
- Clear Creek
- Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek
- Confluence Of Tributaries In Sec 6 Near Black Mtn. To Confluence With Blind Horse Creek
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 Tunnel Rock as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tunnel Rock
Can I make reservations at Tunnel Rock?
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 Tunnel Rock?
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 Tunnel Rock.