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Central Avenue Walk-in Sites

5 sites · $12.50–$25 · Reservable + first come · No RVs

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About Central Avenue Walk-in Sites

The Central Beach Walk-In Sites has 5 sites, and you will walk a distance to get to your campsite. There is a primitive toilet (porta-potty) by the Central Beach parking lot for the entire season. There is no drinkable water in the area so you must bring your own water.

Photos

Central Avenue Walk-in Campsites Map
Central Avenue Walk-in Campsites Map · NPS Graphic

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Chance Rain
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
46°F
Chance Rain
Rain
Thu, Nov 12
Day
48°F
Rain
Rain And Snow
Thu, Nov 12
Night
36°F
Rain And Snow
Rain And Snow
Fri, Nov 13
Day
43°F
Rain And Snow
Rain
Fri, Nov 13
Night
38°F
Rain
Chance Rain
Sat, Nov 14
Day
45°F
Chance Rain
Slight Chance Rain
Sat, Nov 14
Night
38°F
Slight Chance Rain
Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
48°F
Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most precipitation with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.

Rules

• Stays are limited to 14 days in a 30-day period. • Check-out is noon. New "check-ins" cannot occupy a site until noon unless the site is vacant. • Quiet hours are daily from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. • All tents and equipment must be set up in the designated camping area. • A maximum 8 people per site. • A maximum of 2 vehicles per reservation. Park in the Central Avenue Beach parking lot. You cannot drive to your campsite. These are primitive, walk-in only campsites. • Pets are allowed but must be attended to and on a leash of 6 foot or less. • Bicycles are allowed. • Docking and launching of kayaks and canoes is allowed from Central Avenue Beach. • Responsible alcohol use is allowed. • Wood and charcoal fires are allowed only in the communal fire ring using the wood provided or by carrying in charcoal. Fires are strictly prohibited everywhere else including at the campsites and at the beach. • Gas cooking stoves are permitted at the campsite. *More regulations can be found at the link below.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.