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Walker Pass Campground
11 mi east of Onyx, CA · No signal at camp
About Walker Pass Campground
Walker Pass Campround is located just off of California State Highway 178 and at the junction of the Owens Peak and Cache Peak segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Located at 5,000 feet, there are pinyon pines and a few Joshua trees in this semi-arid setting and outstanding views of the dry, rugged foothills of the Southern Sierras. The campround includes eleven walk in sites for Pacific Crest Trail hikers and tent campers. The camprgound also has two sites for car camping. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring. Hitching racks and corrals are available for horses. No potable water is available at this site.
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 11 mi east of Onyx, CA · 35.6639, -118.03787
Things to do:
Weather by month
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Crest Nat Scenic Trail | Horse | 0.1 mi | 171.5 mi |
| Pacific Crest | Horse | 0.2 mi | 16.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.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: California Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 57 mi.
Dump station: 20.3 mi
Water fill-up: 23.7 mi
Propane: 20.2 mi