Turtle Rock Park campground
Turtle Rock Park
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.
What's on-site at Turtle Rock Park
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 Turtle Rock Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Rock Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Indian Creek Camp Ground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Indian Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Site Number10 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Site Number29 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Turtle Rock Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E F Carson R Bl Markleeville C Nr Markleevilleca | 710 cfs | → |
| West Fork Carson River At Woodfords | 180 cfs | → |
| 4l C Nr Markleeville Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Leviathan C Channel Underdrain Nr Markleeville Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Leviathan C Ab Aspen C Nr Markleeville Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Leviathan Mine Adit Drain Nr Markleeville Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Turtle Rock Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spratt Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Spratt Creek | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Burnside Lake | 1.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Burnside Lake | 1.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Forestdale Creek | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Forestdale Creek | 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
- Grover Hot Springs State Park
- Heenan Lake Wildlife Area
- Ranchos Aspen Park
- Ranchos Conifer Park
- Ranchos Birch Park
- Lampe Park
Boat launches
- Summit Lake Trail Alpine County
- Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
- Topaz Park Road Douglas County
- Amador County
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Centerville Flat To Hangman's Bridge
- Source Sec 24, T6n, R21e To Centerville Flat
- Headwaters In Sec 2, T9n, R18e To Confluence With Mokelumne River
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
- Headwaters In Sec 7, T11n, R18e To Blair Bridge
- Highway 4 To Salt Springs Reservoir
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 Turtle Rock Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Turtle Rock Park
Can I make reservations at Turtle Rock Park?
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 Turtle Rock Park?
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 Turtle Rock Park.