Lower Peppermint Campground

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About this campsite

Campground: Lower Peppermint Campground. Operated by USFS.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Location

Lower Peppermint Campground•CA

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Weather Forecast

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WED☀️

27° / 14°

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TODAY☀️

30° / 18°

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FRI☁️

29° / 16°

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SAT☁️

30° / 15°

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SUN☀️

29° / 15°

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Common questions about Lower Peppermint Campground

What facilities does Lower Peppermint Campground have?

Lower Peppermint Campground has drinking water. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Lower Peppermint Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Lower Peppermint Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Lower Peppermint Campground?

Lower Peppermint Campground sits in CA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Lower Peppermint Campground

Facilities recorded for Lower Peppermint Campground
Facility	On site
Drinking Water	Yes

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QUAKING ASPEN

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