Wastahi Campground campground
Wastahi Campground
The campground is equipped with numerous amenities, including fire pits, picnic tables, and restrooms, making it an ideal location for family camping trips. Visitors can choose from 26 campsites that offer a range of options, from primitive tent camping to RV hookups.
One of the standout features of Washahi Campground is its proximity to a range of nearby points of interest, including the Tule River, the Trail of 100 Giants, and the Kern Plateau. Additionally, visitors can explore the nearby Needles Lookout, which provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Visitors to Washahi Campground can make reservations ahead of time, ensuring that they have a spot reserved for their camping trip. As for an interesting fact about the area, the campground is named after the Washahi tribe, who were the original inhabitants of the area.
The best time of year to visit Washahi Campground is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures average between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors should be aware that the campground can get busy during this time, and reservations should be made well in advance.
What's on-site at Wastahi 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 Wastahi Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sky Meadow Group Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Big Basin Redwoods State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Deer Meadow Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Little Basin Cabins And Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Wastahi Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pescadero C Nr Pescadero Ca | 17 cfs | → |
| Saratoga C A Saratoga Ca | 5 cfs | → |
| San Lorenzo R A Big Trees Ca | 46 cfs | → |
| San Gregorio C A San Gregorio Ca | 13 cfs | → |
| San Lorenzo R A Santa Cruz Ca | 46 cfs | → |
| San Francisquito C A Stanford University Ca | 7 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Wastahi Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay 0.5 Ssw | 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
- Castle Rock State Park
- Pescadero Creek County Park
- Portola Redwoods State Park
- Butano State Park
- Ano Nuevo State Park
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Boat launches
- Stevens Creek Reservoir
- Palo Alto Boat Launch
- Santa Clara County
- San Francisco Bay Trail East Palo Alto
- Mckean Road 22707-22725, San Jose
Fishing spots
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 Wastahi Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Wastahi Campground
Can I make reservations at Wastahi 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 Wastahi 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 Wastahi Campground.