Upper Loop Campground campground
Upper Loop Campground
The campground itself offers several amenities, including fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets. There are a total of 37 campsites available, with some sites accommodating RVs up to 30 feet in length. One quirky fact about the area is that Upper Loop Campground is located adjacent to the Mammoth Consolidated Mine, which was once a bustling mining operation.
The best time to visit Upper Loop Campground is in the summer months, from late May through early October. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-60s to low 70s during the day, with cooler temperatures at night. It is important to note that this area can experience sudden changes in weather, and visitors should be prepared for potential thunderstorms and cold snaps. Overall, Upper Loop Campground is a great option for those seeking a peaceful and scenic camping experience in the Eastern Sierra.
What's on-site at Upper Loop Campground
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 Upper Loop Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Loop Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pct Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Loop Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Castle Crags State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Girard Ridge Lookout | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Loop Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Delta Ca | 470 cfs | → |
| Trinity R Ab Coffee C Nr Trinity Ctr Ca | 119 cfs | → |
| Burney C A Burney Falls Nr Burney Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Trinity R A Lewiston Ca | 939 cfs | → |
| Shasta R Nr Montague Ca | 69 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper Loop Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Lake | 10.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Highlands Lakes | 21.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mumbo Basin Raws | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Slate Creek | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sand Flat | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mt. Eddy | 0.4 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
- Castle Crags State Park
- Wilderness Castle Crags
- Dunsmuir City Park And Botanical Gardens
- Cantara/Ney Springs Wildlife Area
- Shastice Park
- Mt Shasta City Park
Boat launches
- Castle Lake Trail #4w02 Siskiyou County
- Lake Siskiyou Trail - Delta Segment Siskiyou County
- Shasta County
- National Forest Development Road 41n08 Siskiyou County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Russian Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary
- Scott District Boundary To Confluence With Sixmile Creek
- Wilderness Boundary To Forest Road 40n54
- Confluence Of Tributaries In Sec 6 Near Black Mtn. To Confluence With Blind Horse Creek
- Headwaters At Outlet Of Lower Canyon Creek Lake To Canyon Creek Trailhead At Ripstein Canyon Creek Trailhead At Ripstein
- Confluence With Sixmile Creek To Confluence With South Fork Salmon River
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 Upper Loop Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Loop Campground
Can I make reservations at Upper Loop Campground?
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 Upper Loop Campground?
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 Upper Loop Campground.