Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Vehicle Length
- 60
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 10
- Driveway Surface
- Gravel
- Driveway Entry
- Back-In
CampsiteGROUP STANDARD AREA NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable
Site Camp Nelson — CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND
CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND · California · Loop 2
Campsite Camp Nelson at CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND in California. GROUP STANDARD AREA NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 35 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
37.27701, -118.15147
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Weather at CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
76°/57°
🌬 11mph
↑ 6:49 AM ↓ 6:33 PM
Sat
Overcast
74°/56°
🌬 11mph
↑ 6:49 AM ↓ 6:32 PM
Sun
Clear
76°/56°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:50 AM ↓ 6:30 PM
Mon
Clear
73°/54°
🌬 7mph
↑ 6:51 AM ↓ 6:29 PM
Tue
Clear
73°/55°
🌬 7mph
↑ 6:52 AM ↓ 6:28 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protection (UV 6)SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 35
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Y
- Fire Pit
- Y
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site Camp Nelson Compares
- One of 3 sites at CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND — 2 of them in the 2 loop.
Other sites in the 2 loop
Photos from CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Booking Tips for Site Camp Nelson
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 3:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps