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Fall weekends suit hikers and forest campers willing to arrive early and claim a site in person. Crisp 40-50°F nights, clear roads before winter storms, and noticeably thinner crowds than summer make October the move here.
Price
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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48.1314, -103.2376
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Fall weekends suit hikers and forest campers willing to arrive early and claim a site in person. Crisp 40-50°F nights, clear roads before winter storms, and noticeably thinner crowds than summer make October the move here.
No reservations means a wasted drive if the camp fills. Cell service is limited to absent, so anyone banking on paying at the QR kiosk without pre-downloading the Recreation.gov app will hit a wall on arrival.
Official information for Cattle Camp Campground (Ca) from the federal Recreation.gov facility record. View official page →
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the best balance of mild weather and lower crowds — daytime temperatures at similar California campgrounds are often in the 55–75°F range with crisp nights (40–50°F), making sleeping and campfires comfortable. Trails and roads are usually still clear before winter storms, and the landscape often has late-season color or golden grasses depending on elevation; general camping and stargazing are at their peak. Expect fewer families than summer but still arrive early for a first-come, fir Peak months: October, September, May, June
Overview explicitly states fall is the best season for mild weather and lower crowds.
This campground is first-come, first-served; visitors must physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. If available on-site, payment may be completed by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app and the Scan and Pay feature. Visitors are advised to download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to arrival because some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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