Can you reserve a site at Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor)?

No. Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor)

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,264 ft
Elevation

This is the highest point along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. A short walk along the trail to viewing benches and platform at Cold Springs Meadow will unveil a spectacular view of Madera Peak (10,509’).

A picnic table and an accessible toilet are available at parking area.

Getting there

37.41105, -119.49130 · 37°24'39.8"N 119°29'28.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	46	50	55	63	73	80	80	75	64	53	44
Low °F	27	27	28	31	37	44	51	49	45	37	30	26
Precip in	7.6	6.7	5.2	3.4	1.9	0.5	0.2	0.1	0.5	2.2	3.3	5.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor)

Can you reserve a site at Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor)?: No. Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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