Summary
The campsite is a 10-minute drive from Alturas Lake, where visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating. The campsite has 11 sites available for tent camping and RVs up to 16 feet long. Amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. The campsite is first-come, first-serve, so plan accordingly. The best time to visit Lower Jackass Flat Campsite is between June and September, with average summertime temperatures ranging from the high 60s to low 80s Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to the mid-30s at night. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding forest.
Nearby Campgrounds
Lower Jackass Flat Campsite
Upper Jackass Flat Campsite
Little Creek Campsite
Hood Ranch Campsite
Stateland Left Campsite
Stateland Right Campsite
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
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.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC STIBNITE
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30" |
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NOHRSC MILL CREEK SUMMIT
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9" |
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MILL CREEK SUMMIT
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9" |
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YELLOW PINE 0.2 SSW
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0" |
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YELLOWPINE
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0" |
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BANNER SUMMIT
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1" |
Phillips Creek Transfer Camp To Confluence With Middle Fork Salmon River
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Salmon River
Confluence Of Loon And Pioneer Creeks To Phillips Creek Transfer Camp
Float Creek to Middle Fork of the Salmon