3.1811 reviews
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Open.
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Open.
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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39.9199, -122.6865
Hunters and self-sufficient campers who pack all their water will find 5-6 conifer-shaded sites with fire rings and bear lockers at no cost. Fall is the sweet spot: 45-70°F days, decent mushroom foraging after the first rains, and almost no competition for sites.
A recent fire burned through the area, leaving downed trees, stump holes, and unstable terrain. If hazardous conditions would stress you out, or if you can't go without running water and cell service, this stripped-down camp isn't the right call.
Reference information about Whitlock Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Small, quiet camp amidst large oaks and ponderosa pines.</p>
<p>Small, quiet camp amidst large oaks and ponderosa pines. Each site includes a table, a fire ring, and a barbecue. Pack out trash.</p> <p>Accomodates up to 12-foot trailers.</p>
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Fall is the best window for a visit. October temperatures run 45 to 70°F, and trails dry out after summer use. The oak woodlands show color against the evergreen backdrop, roads stay passable, and midweek visits are nearly empty. Mushroom foraging picks up after the first rains. Winter can close access routes, and summer brings more visitors to the national forest's lower elevations.
Fall described as best window: 45–70°F, oak color, roads passable and pleasant conditions.
Whitlock Campground is a small, quiet camp set amidst large oaks and ponderosa pines, offering basic amenities suitable for serious campers rather than luxury seekers. Official sources specify that each site includes a picnic table, a fire ring, and a barbecue. Restrooms are available, but potable water is not provided, requiring campers to bring their own water supply and pack out their trash.
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