Mono Lake Camping

Mono County

Mono Lake, Mono County, California
Mono Lake, Mono County, California

Mono Lake Camping

Mono County


Mono Lake Camping

Mono Lake
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Dispersed camping is allowed in the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area at Mono Lake. The Scenic Area surrounds the Tufa State Natural Reserve. The Tufa Natural Reserve consists of state-owned land below the elevation of 6,417 feet, the original lake shoreline. Camping is allowed in some places outside that area, above, and well away from, the exposed lakebed. Campfire permits are required.

Visitors are required to stay one mile from Paoha and Negit islands and other islets between April 1 and August 1 to protect nesting birds.

Campgrounds are found outside the immediate Mono Lake area. The closest campgrounds are in the Lee Vining Creek canyon and out toward Saddlebag Lake. None of those campgrounds offer reservations. Farther south on Highway 395 consider campgrounds in the June Lake Loop.




Lee Vining Cr. Campgrounds

Aspen Grove Campground

Location: Lee Vining Canyon, 5 miles east of Hwy. 395
Campground Facilities: 56 Sites, Trailers up to 40', Piped Water, Vault Toilets
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills, Bear Box
Reservations: None
Fees: $14 per Night

Big Bend Campground

Location: Lee Vining Canyon, 6 miles east of Hwy. 395
Campground Facilities: 17 Sites, Trailers up to 30'. Piped Water, Vault Toilets
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Bear Locker
Reservations: None
Fees: $24 per Night

Ellery Campground

Location: West end of Ellery Lake, 10 miles west of Hwy. 395.
Campground Facilities: 12 Sites, Trailers up to 30', Vault Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills, Bear Box
Reservations: None
Fees: $24 per Night
Nearby Attractions: Yosemite National Park

Junction Campground

Location: Lee Vining Canyon
Campground Facilities: 13 Sites, Vault Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills, Bear Box
Reservations: None
Fees: $17 per Night
Nearby Attractions: Yosemite National Park

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Lower Lee Vining Campground

Location: Lee Vining Canyon
Campground Facilities: 60 Sites, No Water, Vault Toilets
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills
Reservations: None
Fees: $14

Saddlebag Lake Campground

Location: Saddlebag Lake
Campground Facilities: 20 Sites plus 1 Group Area, Piped Water, Vault Toilets, Small RVs
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills
Reservations: None, except for group site (1-877-444-6777)
Fees: $24 for Single Site, $84 for Group Site
Nearby Attractions: Saddlebag Lake, Yosemite National Park

Sawmill Walk-in Campground

Location: Near Saddlebag Lake
Campground Facilities: 12 Sites, No Water, Vault Toilets
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills
Reservations: None
Fees: $19 per night
Nearby Attractions: Saddlebag Lake, Yosemite National Park

Tioga Lake Campground

Location: At Tioga Lake, 11 miles west of Hwy. 395
Campground Facilities: 13 Sites, Piped Water, Vault Toilets, Small RVs
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills
Reservations: None
Fees: $24 per night
Nearby Attractions: Tioga Lake, Yosemite National Park

Big Bend Campground, Lee Vining Creek, California

Big Bend Campground



Mono Vista RV Park

57 Beaver Lane, Lee Vining, CA
(760) 647-6401   Mono Vista RV Park
RV Park Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, WiFi available
Open April 1 to November 1
RV Sites: Full hook-up available with TV, picnic table, BBQ


June Lake RV Park

155 Crawford Ave., June Lake, CA
Located between June Lake and Gull Lake, not on the lake
(800) 648-5863     June Lake RV Park
RV Park Facilities: Fish Cleaning Station, Laundry, (No restrooms)
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups, Cable TV

Doc & Al's Robinson Creek RV Park

85 Twin Lakes Road, Bridgeport, CA
(760) 932-7051
RV Park Facilities: Cabins, RV Sites, Tent Sites, Open May 1 to October 30
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups



Paradise Shores RV Park & Marina

2399 Hwy. 182, Bridgeport, CA
Located at Bridgeport Reservoir
(760) 932-7735
Paradise Shores RV Park
RV Park Facilities: Free WiFi, Showers, Laundry, Sun Deck, BBQ, Propane, Marina and Boat Rentals, Rental Trailers
RV and Tent Sites: 37 RV Sites, Full Hook-ups, 30 Amp, Cable TV; 5 Tent Sites

Silver Lake Resort and RV Park

6957 Highway 158, June Lake, CA
(760) 648-7525
Website: Silver Lake Resort and RV Park
Resort Facilities: Cafe, Store, Cabins, Boat Rentals, Laundry, Restrooms, Showers
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups, 30 Amp, Some Shade

Pine Cliff Resort

June Lake Loop: from Highway 158, turn right on Northshore Dr., then left on Pine Cliff Rd.
(760) 648-7558
Website: Pine Cliff Resort
Resort Facilities: 250 RV Sites and Tent Sites, Restrooms, Showers, Store, Laundry, Outdoor Sports, Playground, Fish Cleaning Station, ATM
RV Sites: Full Hook-ups
(No Credit Cards or Checks upon arrival)

Hiking Trails and Swimming Beaches

The South Tufa Trail is a 1 - 2-mile round trip hiking trail. To reach the trailhead from Highway 395, drive 5 miles east on Highway 120 to the signed turnoff for the South Tufa Area - Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve. Follow that road one mile to a parking area at the trailhead.

The South Tufa trail heads past tufa formations and along the shore for views of the lake. You can follow the trail as far as Navy Beach. Navy Beach is the lake's best swimming area.

the South Tufa Recreation Area requires a $3 fee for those 16 and older. Guided tours are available at 10 AM and 6 PM

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