Nelson Group Campground
Big Pine, California · 7,303 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,303 ft (2,226 m)7,303 ft2,226 m
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About
Located near Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road, three separate large group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. Surrounded by Pinyon and Juniper, Camp Nelson, Camp Noren, and Camp Ferguson all have shade ramada ' s, campfire ring, picnic table, and vault toilets. These sites are dry, the nearest water source is Big Pine.
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From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Nelson Group Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny62°41°
- ThuSunny64°44°
- FriSunny62°43°
- SatSunny63°45°
- SunSunny63°44°
Nearby camping
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Cedar Flat Group Camps
Public Land · 520 ft · Big Pine
Noren Group Campground
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Big Pine
Cedar Flat Group Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Big Pine
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Big Pine share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
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