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Booking
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Sites
9 campsites
Season
Year-round
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Unknown
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
9 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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34.2099, -117.0652
Winter backcountry campers with cold-weather gear will get the most out of this place. Keller Peak Fire Lookout is a short walk away, snowshoers have the Exploration Trail nearly to themselves, and the whole setup costs nothing. Bring all your water and a WAG bag.
Campfire rings are currently out of service, so anyone counting on a fire is out of luck. No water, no toilets, and a potential ski-in approach also rule this out for casual or car campers who aren't prepared to haul in everything they need.
Reference information about Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>There are 9 individual Yellow Post sites. Each campsite will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis ONLY! Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 2 vehicles ONLY, this sites have very limited space. Amenities include 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring per site. There are no restroom facilities or drinking water. Please <a class="usa-link usa-link--external" href="https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/">Pack It In - Pack It Out & Leave No Trace!</a></p><p>Camping Regulation due to <a class="usa-link" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/?cid=FSEPRD754763">Forest Order 05-12-52-20-06</a></p><ol><li>Camping for a period longer than 14 consecutive days within 300 feet of Keller Peak Road, including all Yellow Post Sit es. 36 CFR 261.58(a).</li><li value="2">Camping within a quarter mile of the locations listed in Exhibit A. 36 CFR 261.58(e).</li><li value="3">Having more than eight people in any Keller Peak Yellow Post Site. 36 CFR 261.58(f).</li><li value="4">Possessing, parking, or leaving more than two vehicles, except motorcycles or bicycles in any Keller Peak Yellow Post Site. 36 CFR 261.58(i).</li></ol><p>During winter, Keller Peak Road closes due to snow accumulation, but it is still possible to hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski to these sites.</p><p>These sites are near the Children's Forest Visitor Center, the Children's Forest Exploration Trail, and the Keller Peak Fire Lookout.</p><p><a class="usa-link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=fseprd769862">Campfire permits</a> are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ`s, or gas stoves. Campfires and charcoal BBQ`s may not be allowed certain times of the year. <a class="usa-link" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/?cid=FSBDEV7_007776">Click here for current fire restriction information.</a></p><p><a class="usa-link" href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd503215.pdf">Keller Peak Yellow Post Site Map</a></p>
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Winter is the standout season here. When Keller Peak Road closes under snow, the sites turn remote and quiet. Daytime temperatures hover between 30 and 45°F, with nights dropping to 10-25°F. The area draws backcountry snowshoers and cross-country skiers, and crowds are lighter than summer weekends. Access may require a long snowshoe or ski approach. Avalanche risk is generally low. Summer brings warm, dry conditions better suited to hiking, though water scarcity is a concern.
Winter is a standout season; reviewers praise snow camping and remoteness despite road closures.
Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites have basic amenities. Each of the 9 Yellow Post sites includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. However, there are no restroom facilities or potable water. Campers must pack out all trash ("Pack It In - Pack It Out & Leave No Trace!").
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