California Camping Areas
Turtle Rock Park Camping Area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, just outside the town of Markleeville. The campground boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including a nearby peak called Turtle Rock. Nearby points of interest include the Grover Hot Springs State Park, which has natural hot springs and hiking trails, as well as the Carson River, which is popular for fishing and kayaking.
The campground offers amenities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. There are 30 first-come-first-serve campsites available, all of which are suitable for tent camping. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a popular spot for gold mining during the California Gold Rush.
The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures average in the mid-70s during the day and drop to the mid-40s at night. It is important to note that the campground is only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so plan accordingly. Get driving directions.
Turtle Rock Park
Turtle Rock Park Camping Area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, just outside the town of Markleeville. The campground boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including a nearby peak called Turtle Rock. Nearby points of interest include the Grover Hot Springs State Park, which has natural hot springs and hiking trails, as well as the Carson River, which is popular for fishing and kayaking.
The campground offers amenities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. There are 30 first-come-first-serve campsites available, all of which are suitable for tent camping. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a popular spot for gold mining during the California Gold Rush.
The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures average in the mid-70s during the day and drop to the mid-40s at night. It is important to note that the campground is only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so plan accordingly. Get driving directions.
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Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Big C Ab Whites Gulch Nr Groveland Ca
USGS 11284400 |
10 cfs |
Eleanor C Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca
USGS 11278000 |
201 cfs |
Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca
USGS 11277100 |
1 cfs |
Tuolumne R A Grand Cyn Of Tuolumne Ab Hetch Hetchy
USGS 11274790 |
345 cfs |
Tuolumne R A Wards Ferry Br Nr Groveland Ca
USGS 11285500 |
21,000 cfs |
Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca
USGS 11277300 |
8 cfs |
Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca
USGS 11276500 |
119 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Grover Hot Springs State Park | 76 | 5,879 ft | |||
Bloomfield I | 20 | 7,851 ft | |||
Turtle Rock Park | 28 | 6,057 ft | |||
Pacific Valley | 15 | 7,533 ft | |||
Grouse Flat | 10 | 7,218 ft | |||
Hope Valley | 24 | 7,155 ft | |||
Lower Blue Lake | 16 | 8,116 ft | |||
Mosquito Lakes | 11 | 8,063 ft | |||
Kit Carson | 12 | 6,865 ft | |||
Centerville Flat | 20 | 5,852 ft | |||
Silver Creek-Hwy 4 | 26 | 6,778 ft | |||
Crystal Springs | 25 | 6,065 ft | |||
Highland Lakes | 35 | 8,632 ft | |||
Hermit Valley | 25 | 7,163 ft | |||
Middle Creek/Expansion | 35 | 8,106 ft | |||
Upper Blue Lake Dam | 25 | 8,162 ft | |||
Markleeville | 10 | 5,557 ft | |||
Bloomfield 2 | 20 | 7,966 ft |