Placer Lake Campsite campground
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Placer Lake Campsite
What's on-site at Placer Lake Campsite
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 Placer Lake Campsite, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasayten River Trail Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mule Deer - E. C. Manning Provincial Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Hampton - E. C. Manning Provincial Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Quartz Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| 1 Tent | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Placer Lake Campsite -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Creek Near Mazama | 10 cfs | → |
| Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama | 258 cfs | → |
| Similkameen River Near Nighthawk | 775 cfs | → |
| Thunder Creek Near Newhalem | 721 cfs | → |
| Chewuch River At Winthrop | 121 cfs | → |
| Skagit River At Newhalem | 3,710 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Placer Lake Campsite -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harts Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hozomeen Camp | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Harts Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Brown Top | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Brown Top | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mazama | 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.
Points of interest
- Pasayten Cabin
- Pasayten Airstrip Guard Station
- Poland Lake Hut
- Red Ochre Bluffs
- Double Y Pictographs
- Monk's Cave
Paddle runs
- West Fork Pasayten From Holman Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Pasayten
- Confluence With Tungsten Creek To Pasayten Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence With Rampart Creek To Pasayten Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence With Brush Creek To Private Land Boundary Near Lost River In Nw1/4 Of Sec 5, T36n, R19e
- Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Methow River
- Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Point On Range Line Between Sec 12, R14e And Sec 17, R16e
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 Placer Lake Campsite as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Placer Lake Campsite
Can I make reservations at Placer Lake Campsite?
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 Placer Lake Campsite?
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 Placer Lake Campsite.