Jean campground
Jean
The Jean Campground offers basic amenities, including picnic tables and fire rings, but there is no running water or electricity available on-site. Visitors should bring their own water and supplies. The campground is open year-round, but the best time to visit is from October to April when the temperatures are cooler, with an average high of 72°F and an average low of 42°F.
Interestingly, the Ivanpah-Pahrump Valleys watershed is home to many unique species, including the desert tortoise, bighorn sheep, and Joshua tree. Visitors should be mindful of their impact on the environment and follow Leave No Trace principles when exploring the area.
Overall, the Jean Campground area is a great destination for those seeking to experience the rugged beauty of the Mojave Desert and explore the unique geological formations and cultural sites of the region.
What's on-site at Jean
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 Jean, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Free Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Knob Hill Dispersed | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Rv Site 3 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rv Site 4 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rv Site 2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Jean -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Ck At Broadbent Blvd At East Las Vegas | 9 cfs | → |
| Las Vegas Wash At Pabco Rd Nr Henderson | 369 cfs | → |
| Flamingo Wash At Nellis Blvd Nr Las Vegas | 4 cfs | → |
| Lv Wash Blw Flamingo Wash Confl Nr Las Vegas | 212 cfs | → |
| Las Vegas Wash At Vegas Valley Dr Nr Las Vegas | 44 cfs | → |
| Las Vegas Wash Nr Sahara Ave Nr Las Vegas | 2 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Jean -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Canyon | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Kyle Canyon | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lee Canyon | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bristlecone Trail | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Corn Crk Desert Natl Wildlife Resv | 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.
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 Jean as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Jean
Can I make reservations at Jean?
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 Jean?
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 Jean.