Talbot Campground
DESCRIPTION:
Five campsites here; bring drinking water or purify river water. Space for trailers/RVs less than 20'. No fees, no reservations, no wonder. But the toilets are new! Actually, the setting is pleasant and close to the Granite Chief Wilderness entrance along the Middle Fork of the American River; the long drive discourages many users. Trailhead lies on the left side (north) of road immediately before the campground.
| Units | Season | Reservations | Max Stay | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Tents | RVs | Trailers | Max Length | Call for info. | No | 14 days |
| 5 | No | No | No | Not Applicable | |||
| Hookups | Groups | Fees | Tables | Firerings | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No |
No |
Yes | Yes | No | 5600 feet |
| Toilet | Water | Camp Dump |
|---|---|---|
| Vault | Piped |
DIRECTIONS:
To Talbot Campground
See destination.
ACTIVITIES:
Camping (Rating: Good)
Good Rustic, end-of-the-road quiet but a long, slow drive. Pretty drive though. Great base for hiking into the Granite Chief Wilderness, especially Picayune Valley, one of the Wilderness's premier destinations.
Hiking - Dayhikes (Rating: Exceptional)
The trail into Picayune Valley within the Granite Chief Wilderness begins at the Campground. The first mile is following logging roads through private lands. Once the trail climbs into the Wilderness it is exceptional.
See Historic Western States Trail.
Hiking - Backpacking (Rating: Exceptional)
The trail into Picayune Valley within the Granite Chief Wilderness begins at the Campground. The first mile is following logging roads through private lands. Once the trail climbs into the Wilderness it is exceptional. Numerous primitive camping spots next to the trail. See Historic Western States Trail.
