USDA Forest Service · California
Iris Meadow Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,386 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- IRIS MEADOW CG (NFSR 04S12I) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Crowley Lake CA 7 miles, Bishop 28 miles
About
US Forest Service campground. Against aspens and willows, the 14 campsites at this family campground surround a small meadow, while wild irises bloom in the late spring. Known for it's peaceful nature, some campsites are located along the rushing sounds of Rock Creek. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $35 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 19° | 4° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 18° | 2° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 20° | 3° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 25° | 8° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 34° | 18° | 70° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 45° | 24° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 55° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 53° | 45° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 47° | 37° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 38° | 15° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 32° | 11° | 66° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 22° | 2° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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