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Jenkinson Area
3 mi southeast of Pollock Pines, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
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First comebooking
May–Jun & Sep–Octbest months
About Jenkinson Area
- Managed by: Eldorado Irrigation District
- Where: 3 mi southeast of Pollock Pines, CA · 38.72882, -120.54697
Weather by month
52°36°Jan
53°35°Feb
57°37°Mar
62°40°Apr
70°46°May
80°54°Jun
88°61°Jul
88°60°Aug
82°57°Sep
71°49°Oct
58°40°Nov
50°35°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
See Jenkinson Area from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Meadow Loop | Horse | 1.4 mi | 7.1 mi |
| Sciaroni | Horse | 1.7 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Fresh Pond Tie | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Quartz Vein | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Camp Creek | Horse | 1.9 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Cedar Park | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 52 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 11.9 mi
Water fill-up: 23.6 mi
Propane: 2.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Sierra Spur Area 0.1 mi
- Stonebraker Area 0.2 mi
- Pinecone Strip Area 0.4 mi
- Hilltop Area 0.5 mi
- Chimney Area 0.6 mi
- Hazel Area 1.1 mi