Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Site Length
- 20
- Max Vehicle Length
- 20
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Driveway Surface
- Gravel
- Driveway Entry
- Pull-through
36.99812, -88.21683
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Weather at CANAL
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Heavy Rain
78°/65°
💧 45%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:49 AM ↓ 6:34 PM
Sat
Overcast
72°/61°
💧 2%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:50 AM ↓ 6:33 PM
Sun
Overcast
81°/59°
💧 3%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:50 AM ↓ 6:31 PM
Mon
Clear
79°/54°
🌬 12mph
↑ 6:51 AM ↓ 6:30 PM
Tue
Clear
79°/49°
🌬 8mph
↑ 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.
- Rain jacket / shell45% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
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
- 8
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Y
- Shade
- Full
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 006 Compares
- One of 115 sites at CANAL — 20 of them in the Primitive loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 20 ft — shorter than 96% of sites here.
- Pull-through site — no backing up required. 12 of 115 sites here are pull-through.
Other sites in the Primitive loop
Photos from CANAL
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
TentTrailerCAR
Booking Tips for Site 006
- 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