Palisade Creek Trailhead campground
Palisade Creek Trailhead
Reservations are not accepted for the Palisade Creek Trailhead camping area, and sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is advisable to arrive early to secure a spot, especially during peak seasons. The best time of year to visit the campground is generally from late spring to early fall when the weather is mild and conducive to outdoor activities.
While camping at Palisade Creek Trailhead, visitors can indulge in a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The surrounding area boasts scenic trails, stunning vistas, and a chance to spot diverse flora and fauna. However, caution must be exercised as bears are known to frequent the area. Campers should store food securely and practice proper bear safety techniques to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience.
What's on-site at Palisade Creek Trailhead
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 Palisade Creek Trailhead, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Handy Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ahart | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Ahart Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Gates Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Palisade Creek Trailhead -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca | 14 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca | 311 cfs | → |
| Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca | 45 cfs | → |
| Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca | 252 cfs | → |
| Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca | 18 cfs | → |
| Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca | 29 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Palisade Creek Trailhead -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Springs 1.5 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Css Lab | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Css Lab | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Palisades Tahoe | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Squaw Valley G.C. | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Alpine Meadows-Base | 29.0 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
- Wilderness Snow Mountain
- Donner Memorial State Park
- West End Beach Park
- Bill Rose Park
- Bill Rose Memorial Park
- Granite Chief Wilderness
Boat launches
- Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
- Lake Spaulding Road 10260, Nevada City
- Fuller Lake Boating Site
- Ice House Road El Dorado County
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
- Dry Lakes Trail El Dorado County
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Alpha Omega Observation Site
- Kyburz Marsh Watchable Wildlife Site
- Washington Overlook Observation Site
- Angora Ridge
Paddle runs
- Royal Gorge (Soda Springs To Tadpole Creek)
- Generation And Giant Gaps (Tadpole To Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
- Hell Hole Dam To Ellicotts Bridge
- Tahoe City To River Ranch
- Interbay To Oxbow (End Of The World)
- Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)
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 Palisade Creek Trailhead as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Palisade Creek Trailhead
Can I make reservations at Palisade Creek Trailhead?
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 Palisade Creek Trailhead?
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 Palisade Creek Trailhead.