2.9417 reviewsPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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34.8607, -119.2281
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Learn more about alerts →Self-sufficient tent campers and overlanders who pack all their water will find a genuinely quiet canyon camp here. Fall is the sweet spot: cottonwoods color up, temperatures stay manageable, and with only five sites, you're rarely sharing the place.
No toilets, no water, and several sites are poorly graded, which makes this rough for anyone without solid dry-camping experience. Midge flies bother visitors in warmer months, and dogs need close watching for foxtails in summer and spring.
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Fall delivers the most reliable conditions. Daytime temperatures run 50–70°F, nights drop to 30–45°F. The cottonwoods turn color, wildfire smoke risk decreases compared to summer, and crowds stay light. Fall also works well for OHV access on nearby routes. Winter brings occasional snow. Summer heats up during the day. Spring sees the cottonwoods leafing out. Check weather before heading in since afternoon storms can roll through the canyon.
Fall cited as most reliable: 50–70°F days, cottonwoods color, fewer crowds and less smoke.
Toad Springs Campground is a rustic dry campground with minimal services. User reviews indicate no potable water or restroom facilities, requiring visitors to be self-sufficient. Amenities include picnic tables and metal fire pits. Fire safety protocols limit fires to fire pits only, and campers must carry sufficient water for drinking, cooking, and extinguishing fires. Many reviews note the campground's suitability for small trailers, tent camping, and overland vehicles. The campground is shaded by cottonwood and pinyon pines, offering a peaceful environment.
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