High Sierra Camping

High Sierra Camping Overview

California has literally thousands of campgrounds. Below, you'll find campgrounds from Tahoe to Lake Isabella with conveniences like flush toilets and showers, as well as popular and unique campgrounds to help you narrow the choice. These campgrounds include National Parks, State Parks, National Forests, State Forests, County Parks and privately owned resorts. Camping locations in the High Sierras include sites along the shores of Lake Tahoe, next to active volcanic hotsprings, among ancient redwood forests, at the base of the nation's tallest peak and within the boundaries of the majestic Yosemite National Park. We've included as much detail as possible so you have a better idea of what to expect and whether reservations are required in advance.

PETS: Dogs are allowed at almost all campgrounds but must be kept on a leash, picked up after, and never left unattended. Most beach campgrounds allow dogs in the campground but not on the beach.

BEARS: Metal bear-proof lockers are provided in almost all campsites where bears are a problem. California bears do not attack people and should not be feared, but a great deal of space and respect should be given to a bear. Please visit our Tips page for more information on bears and other precautions to consider.

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Western Sierra Campgrounds
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is located to the northeast, east & southeast of Lake Tahoe from Highway 80 in the north, south to Highway 108.

• Mt. Rose is located off Highway 431 northeast of Incline Village in north Lake Tahoe. This is the highest Tahoe-region campground at 9000-feet in altitude. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, and biking. The campground has 24 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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Tahoe National Forest is located to the west & northwest of Lake Tahoe from Highway 70 in the north, south beyond Highway 80.

• French Meadows is located near French Meadows Reservoir west of Lake Tahoe, 50 miles south of Interstate 80 on Foresthill Road. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, and biking. The campground has 75 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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El Dorado National Forest is located to the southwest side of Lake Tahoe from Highway 50 in the north to Highway 88 in the south.

• Big Meadows is located at Hell Hole Reservoir west of Lake Tahoe, 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road and 27 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2. Activities include hiking, fishing, swimming, and boating. The campground has 54 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Fishing is available at both Hell Hole Reservoir and the nearby French Meadows Reservoir. First-come first-served.
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• Wench Creek is located east of Placerville on Highway 50, on the east side of Union Valley Reservoir. Activities include biking, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, and boating. The campground has 100 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations not necessary.
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• Yellow Jacket is located east of Placerville on Highway 50, on the north side of Union Valley Reservoir. Activities include water-skiing, fishing, swimming, and boating. The campground has 40 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. RV dumpstation and groceries. Reservations recommended.
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Donner Memorial is located between Reno and Sacramento in Truckee. This park marks the site of the Donner party's camp during their fateful trek from the midwest to California in 1846. Donner Lake supports fishing, boating and water-skiing. Other popular activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, cross-country skiing and snoeshoeing. Two museums highlight the Donner party's expedition and emmigration to California during the 1800's. Campground offers a total of 150 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, flush toilets and showers.

Donner Memorial
12593 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, California 96161
(530) 582-7892
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park is located east of Stockton and four miles northeast of Arnold on highway 4. The main campground is adjacent to a giant sequoia forest. Campsites feature picnic tables, bear proof lockers and firepits. Restrooms have flush toilets, running water and showers. A smaller, less crowded campground is located about a mile further into the park. Nearby attractions include Moaning Cavern, Railtown 1897, Columbia State Historic Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort, wineries and the historic towns of Murphys, Angels Camp, Sonora and Jamestown.

Calaveras Big Trees
Arnold, California 95223
(209) 795-2334
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Stanislaus National Forest is located to the south of Lake Tahoe from Highway 4 in the north to Highway 120 and Yosemite in the south.

• Lake Alpine campground is located east of Angels Camp on Highway 4, on the west side of Lake Alpine. Activities include hiking, biking, fishing and boating. A paved bike path parallels the very picturesque alpine lake. The campground has 25 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Showers, groceries and supplies nearby. First-come first-served.
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• Pine Marten is located east of Angels Camp on Highway 4, on the east side of Lake Alpine. Activities include hiking, biking, fishing and boating. The campground has 32 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Showers, groceries and supplies nearby. First-come first-served.
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• Silvertip is located east of Angels Camp on Highway 4, 2/3 of a mile west of Lake Alpine. Activities include hiking, biking, fishing and boating. The campground has 23 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Showers, groceries and supplies nearby at Lake Alpine. First-come first-served.
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• Silver Valley is located east of Angels Camp on Highway 4, on the southeast side of Lake Alpine. Activities include hiking, biking, fishing and boating. The campground has 21 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Showers, groceries and supplies nearby at Lake Alpine. First-come first-served.
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• Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo is located east of Angels Camp on Highway 4, south of Dorrington. Campground is located on the site of an ancient Me-Wuk Indian village where artifacts such as grinding stones and middens have been preserved. Activities include hiking, fishing and whitewater rafting in the adjacent Stanislaus River. The campground has 49 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, flush toilets and showers. First-come first-served.
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• Clark Fork is located east of Sonora on Highway 108, off Clark Fork Road. Campground is located within the Clark Fork Recreation Area along the Clark Fork River. Activities include hiking and fishing. The campground has 88 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. First-come first-served.
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• Meadowview is located east of Sonora on Highway 108, off Dodge Ridge Road. Campground is located within the Pinecrest Recreation Area near Pinecrest Lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground has 100 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. First-come first-served.
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• Pinecrest is located east of Sonora on Highway 108, off Pinecrest Lake Road. Campground is located within the Pinecrest Recreation Area. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground has 200 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. First-come first-served.
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Yosemite National Park is our state's most treasured jewel. Yosemite is a playground to nature-lovers with activities like hiking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, skiing, ice-skating, swimming, whitewater rafting and so much more. Please visit our Yosemite page for more to see and do in the park. Reservations: 800-436-7275 (301-722-1257 outside the United States) or 888-530-9796 for TDD users. You can also visit recreation.gov. Public showers are located in Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp. Curry Village showers are available for guests staying at Curry Village and all Pines campgrounds. Other camps must use the showers at Housekeeping Camp. Public laundry facilities are located in Housekeeping Camp. Groceries and supplies can be purchased in Tuolumne Meadows, Crane Flat, Yosemite Village, Curry Village and Wawona. Bear Lockers for storing food are provided in every campground and most popular trailheads in Yosemite. Most lockers measure 45x18x33, but some campgrounds offer slightly smaller or larger versions. We were able to fit a large cooler, small gas barbecue and six bags of groceries with ease. Backpackers must obtain free wilderness permits for overnight stay in Yosemite's wilderness. These can be found at any of Yosemite's wilderness centers. Bear canisters can be rented from the Valley Bookstore, Wawona Store or Hetch Hetchy entrance station.

 Check our Yosemite blog for more details.
 See our Yosemite photo album on Flickr.

Yosemite National Park
P.O.Box 577
Yosemite National Park, California 95389
(209) 372-0200
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• Tuolumne Meadows is located approximately one and a half hours northeast of Yosemite Valley off Tioga Road (Hwy 120). 304 campsites for tent and RV at 8,600 ft (2,600 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted. RV dump station and groceries are located west of the campground.
  PARK MAP  |  CAMPGROUND MAP  |  RESERVATIONS

• Tuolumne Meadows Lodge is made up of 69 tent cabins. Meals are served at a centralized dining tent. Showers available. Nearby facilities include a grocery store, gas station, horse stables and mountaineering school.
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• Hodgdon Meadow is located approximately 45-minutes north of Yosemite Valley off Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120). 105 campsites for tent and RV at 4,900 ft (1,500 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted.
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• Crane Flat is located approximately 30-minutes north of Yosemite Valley off Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120). 166 campsites for tent and RV at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Limited grocery store and gas available nearby. Pets are permitted.
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• Tamarack Flat is located approximately 45-minutes north of Yosemite Valley off Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120). 52 campsites for tent and RV at 6,300 ft (1,900 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. No running water and toilets are outhouse-style. No pets are permitted. No reservations.
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• White Wolf is located approximately one hour north of Yosemite Valley off Tioga Road (Hwy 120). 74 campsites for tent and small RV at 8,000 ft (2,400 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted. No reservations.
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• White Wolf Lodge is made up of 24 tent cabins, 4 of which have private baths. Meals are served in the White Wolf dining room.
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• Yosemite Creek is located approximately one hour north of Yosemite Valley off Tioga Road (Hwy 120). 75 campsites for tent and RV at 7,700 (2,300 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. No running water and toilets are outhouse-style. Pets are permitted. No reservations.
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• Porcupine Flat is located approximately one and a quarter hours northeast of Yosemite Valley off Tioga Road (Hwy 120). 52 campsites for tent and small RV at 8,100 ft (2,500 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. No running water and toilets are outhouse-style. No pets are permitted. No reservations.
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• Curry Village Tent Cabins are wood-framed on a wood sub-floor and can accommodate up to five people. Cabins come with beds, linens, electrical lights. No electrical outlets, telephones, televisions, plumbing, or daily maid service. Central showers and restrooms are within a short walk.
  NOTICE: Over 200 cabins are no longer available following a rock slide in October of 2008. Fortunately, no fatalities occurred but closure of 'at risk' cabins is necessary for visitor safety in the future.
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• Upper Pines is located in the east end of Yosemite Valley. 238 campsites for tent and RV at 4,000 ft (1,200 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted. RV dumpstation.
  VALLEY MAP  |  CAMPGROUND MAP  |   RESERVATIONS

• Lower Pines is located in the east end of Yosemite Valley. 60 campsites for tent and RV at 4,000 ft (1,200 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted.
  VALLEY MAP  |  CAMPGROUND MAP  |   RESERVATIONS

• North Pines is located in the east end of Yosemite Valley. 81 campsites for tent and RV at 4,000 ft (1,200 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted.
  VALLEY MAP  |  CAMPGROUND MAP  |   RESERVATIONS

• Camp 4 - Walk-In is located in the center of Yosemite Valley. 35 campsites for tent only at 4,000 ft (1,200 m) elevation. Central parking lot with no individual parking. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. No pets permitted.
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  TIP: This is a mandatory three tent per site campground, even if you're not of the same party. Privacy is surrendered for the only non-reservation campground in the valley.

• Housekeeping Camp is located at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley. 266 three-walled units with canvas fronts make up this cross between camping and cabins. Each camp can accommodate up to six with bunk beds and cots. Camps include fire rings, electrical outlets and lighting. Extra cots, blankets, stoves and more can be rented at minimal cost. Located at one of the most pristine locations in the valley with views of Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. An adjacent sandy beach offers plenty of entertainment in the Merced River. Showers, laundromat and limited groceries are available on premises. Running water and flushing toilets. No pets, tents or RVs permitted.
  VALLEY MAP  |  RESERVATIONS

• Bridalveil Creek is located approximately 45-minutes south of Yosemite Valley off Glacier Point Road (Hwy 41). 110 campsites for tent and RV at 7,200 ft (2,200 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted except in group sites. Horse camp available.
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• Wawona is located approximately one hour south of Yosemite Valley off Wawona Road (Hwy 41). 93 campsites for tent and RV at 4,000 ft (1,200 m) elevation. Campsites include fire ring, picnic table and a bear safe food storage locker. Running water and flushing toilets. Pets are permitted except in group sites.
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• HIGH SIERRA CAMPS
  There are 5 High Sierra Camps throughout Yosemite, which are remote pack-in access only. They include dormitory-style tent cabins with two meals a day included. Some camps offer hot showers. Reservations are only available by lottery. Use the following for more information and to enter the lottery:
  
  High Sierra Desk
  Yosemite Reservations
  6771 N. Palm Avenue
  Fresno, CA 93704
  (559) 253-5674

Bass Lake is located to the south of Yosemite off Highway 41 at Bass Lake Road. This is a popular alternative to staying in Yosemite National Park. Bass Lake activities include boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

• Forks is located off Highway 41 on the south side of Bass Lake. Activities include boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 31 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Lupine is located off Highway 41 on the south side of Bass Lake. Activities include boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 113 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Spring Cove is located off Highway 41 on the south side of Bass Lake. Activities include boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 63 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Wishon Point is located off Highway 41 on the south side of Bass Lake. Activities include boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 47 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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Huntington Lake is located to the northeast of Fresno on Highway 168. Activities include fishing, boating, water skiing, horseback riding, hiking and swimming.

• Upper Billy Creek is located east of Fresno on Highway 168, on the north side of Huntington Lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground has 44 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Catavee is located east of Fresno on Highway 168, on the north side of Huntington Lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground has 23 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• College is located east of Fresno on Highway 168, on the north side of Huntington Lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground has 11 campsites for tent or RV, some with lake views. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Deer Creek is located east of Fresno on Highway 168, on the north side of Huntington Lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground has 28 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Rancheria is located east of Fresno on Highway 168, on the east side of Huntington Lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground has 149 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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Kings Canyon National Park is located east of Fresno along Highway 180. Kings Canyon touches the northern border of Sequoia. Campground reservations can be made by calling (877) 444-6777.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, California 93271
(559) 565-3341
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• Azalea is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, just outside the western entrance to Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 110 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop and showers. First-come first-served.
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• Sunset is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, just outside the western entrance to Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 157 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop and showers. First-come first-served.
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• Crystal Springs is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, just outside the western entrance to Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 36 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop and showers. First-come first-served.
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• Sheep Creek is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, on the northern tip of Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 111 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near market, restaurant, gift shop, laundry and showers. First-come first-served.
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• Sentinel is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, on the northern tip of Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 82 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near market, restaurant, gift shop, laundry and showers. RV dumpstation. First-come first-served.
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• Moraine is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, on the northern tip of Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 120 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near market, restaurant, gift shop, laundry and showers. First-come first-served.
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• Canyon View is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, on the northern tip of Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 23 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near market, restaurant, gift shop, laundry and showers. First-come first-served.
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Sequoia National Forest is located to the south of Highway 180 in the north to Highway 58 in the south.

• Hume Lake is located east of Fresno on Highway 180, near the western entrance to Kings Canyon. Activities include hiking, boating and fishing. The campground has 74 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Groceries and boat rentals available. Reservations recommended.
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• Stony Creek is located east of Fresno on Highway 198, at the northern edge of Sequoia National Park. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 49 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Groceries, showers, restaurants, gift shop, and laundry is nearby. Reservations recommended.
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The Sequoia High Sierra Camp is located off the Generals Highway between Lodgepole in Sequoia National Park and Grant Grove in Kings Canyon. From Highway 198, head east for approximately 12 miles. Choose the strenuous 12-mile hike in, or the one-mile hike from the parking lot at the end of Big Meadow Horse Corral Road. They offer the new concept of Glamour Camping. Dubbed "Glamping", The Sequoia High Sierra Camp offers tent cabins with plush-top beds & feather pillows, oversized windows, daily maid service and toiletries. Three meals a day are served in the dining tent and include a wide selection of gourmet fare. The bathhouse includes private shower stalls, dressing areas, sinks, flush toilets, towels and toiletries.

The Sequoia High Sierra Camp
65745 Big Meadow Road (FS 13S11)
Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633
(866) 654-2877
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Sequoia National Park is located east of Fresno along Highway 180 or northeast of Visalia along Highway 198. Sequoia touches the southern border of Kings Canyon. Campground reservations can be made by calling (877) 444-6777.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, California 93271
(559) 565-3341
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• Dorst Creek is located northeast of Visalia on Highway 198. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 204 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Lodgepole is located northeast of Visalia on Highway 198. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 214 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. Near market, restaurant, gift shop, laundry and showers. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Buckeye Flat is located northeast of Visalia on Highway 198. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 28 campsites for tent only. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. First-come first-served.
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• Poswisha is located northeast of Visalia on Highway 198. Activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing. The campground has 42 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. First-come first-served.
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• Mineral King is located northeast of Visalia off Highway 198. There are two campgrounds in this high elevation area of the park; Atwell Mill with 21 sites and Cold Springs with 31 sites. Activities include hiking, fishing and horseback riding. These campgrounds are for tent camping only. RVs and trailers are not permitted on the road to the campgrounds. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear boxes and pit toilets. First-come first-served.
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Lake Isabella is located east of Bakersfield at the intersection of Highways 155 and 178. Lake Isabella has several marinas offering boat rentals, restaurants, groceries and much more. Lake activities include boating, kayaking, fishing, and water-skiing to name a few.

Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella, California 93240
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• Boulder Gulch is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 155, on the west side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. The campground has 78 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Camp 9 is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 155, on the south side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. The campground has 109 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Hungry Gulch is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 155, on the west side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. The campground has 78 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Live Oak is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 155, on the west side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. There is a north and south campground with a total of 150 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Main Dam is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 155, on the southwest side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. The campground has 82 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Paradise Cove is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 178, on the south side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. The campground has 138 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Pioneer Point is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 155, on the southwest side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. The campground has 78 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Tillie Creek is located east of Bakersfield on Highway 155, on the north side of Lake Isabella. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. The campground has 159 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Groceries and gas available. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Tahoe National Forest situated in Lake Tahoe's western region. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Tahoe National Forest
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, California 95959
(530) 265-4531
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest situated in Lake Tahoe's eastern region. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
1200 Franklin Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6444
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the El Dorado National Forest on the western side of the Sierras, along the western side of Lake Tahoe. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

El Dorado National Forest
100 Forni Road
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 622-5061
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Stanislaus National Forest on the western side of the Sierras, from Highway 4 in the north to Yosemite. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Stanislaus National Forest
19777 Greenley Road
Sonora, California 95370
(209) 532-3671
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Sierra National Forest on the western side of the Sierras, from Yosemite in the north to Highway 180 to the south. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Sierra National Forest
1600 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, California 93611-0532
(559) 297-0706
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Sequoia National Forest on the eastern side of the Sierras, from Highway 180 in the north to Lake Isabella to the south. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Sequoia National Forest
1839 South Newcomb Street
Porterville, California 93257
(559) 784-1500
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Jackson Meadows Reservoir is located to the northwest of of Truckee on Highway 89, off Henness Pass Road. The Reservoir offers many activities including boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jet skiing, mountain biking, sight seeing, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, windsurfing and much more. A marina offers boat rentals and fishing supplies.

• Pass Creek is located to the northwest of the Highway 89 & Interstate 80 junction, on the northeast side of Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jet skiing, mountain biking, sight seeing, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, windsurfing and much more. The campground has 30 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque, bear lockers, and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Boat ramp nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• East Meadows is located to the northwest of the Highway 89 & Interstate 80 junction, on the northeast side of Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jet skiing, mountain biking, sight seeing, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, windsurfing and much more. The campground has 46 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque, bear lockers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Boat ramp nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• Woodcamp is located to the northwest of the Highway 89 & Interstate 80 junction, on the southwest side of Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jet skiing, mountain biking, sight seeing, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, windsurfing and much more. The campground has 20 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque, bear lockers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Boat ramp nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• Findley is located to the northwest of the Highway 89 & Interstate 80 junction, on the west side of Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jet skiing, mountain biking, sight seeing, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, windsurfing and much more. The campground has 14 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque, bear lockers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Boat ramp nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• Fir Top is located to the northwest of the Highway 89 & Interstate 80 junction, on the west side of Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jet skiing, mountain biking, sight seeing, swimming, water skiing, wildlife viewing, windsurfing and much more. The campground has 14 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque, bear lockers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Boat ramp nearby. Reservations recommended.
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Lake Tahoe is a high alpine lake conveniently located between Sacramento and Reno, Nevada. It is the largest lake in California and is split down the middle and shared with Nevada. Recreational activities are abundant including boating, water-skiing, fishing, diving, hiking, camping, horseback riding, snow-skiing, ice skating and so much more. In addition to outdoor activities, casinos line the Nevada border and offer gambling, shows, buffets and plenty of nightlife. See our Lake Tahoe page for more to see and do in Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
(530) 543-2600
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• Sandy Beach is located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 28. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming, golf, whitewater rafting, bicycling and much more. The campground has 44 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Reservations by phone recommended (530) 546-7682.
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• Tahoe State Recreation Area is located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 28 just north of the Highway 89 junction. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming, golf, whitewater rafting, bicycling and much more. The campground has 26 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
  
  Tahoe State Recreation Area
  Hwy 28
  Tahoe City, CA 96145
  (530) 583-3074
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• Meeks Bay Resort is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 89. Activities include hiking, boating, water-skiing, swimming, golf, whitewater rafting, bicycling and much more. The campground has 26 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring with barbeque, showers, flush toilets and laundry. Reservations recommended.
  
  Meeks Bay Resort & Marina
  7941 Emerald Bay Road
  Meeks Bay, California 96142
  (866) 589-3411
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  Sugar Pine Point State Park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 89. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, bicycling and much more. The campground has 123 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Nature center and historic buildings on site. Reservations recommended.
  
  Sugar Pine Point State Park
  7360 West Lake Boulevard
  Tahoma, California 96142
  (530) 525-7982
  
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• D.L. Bliss State Park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 89. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, bicycling and much more. Popular hiking trails begin within the park. The campground has 144 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Visitor center and ranger station on site. Reservations recommended.
  
  D.L.Bliss State Park
  South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
  (530) 525-7277
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  Emerald Bay State Park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 89. This cove was once a separate lake from Lake Tahoe and contains some of the clearest water on the lake. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming and much more. Vikingsholm is located within the park. The campground has 113 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
  
  Emerald Bay
  South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
  (530) 541-3030
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• Zephyr Cove is located on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 50. This is one of Tahoe's largest marinas and offers boat launch & rental, dinner cruises and many more luxury activities. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, biking, horseback riding and much more. The campground has 150 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
  
  Zephyr Cove Resort
  760 Highway 50
  Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448
  (775) 589-4907
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  Camp Richardson is located on the southwest shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 89. Camp Richardson has everything including a marina with boat rentals, general store, sports shop, cabins, a historic hotel, bike rentals, horse stables, a bar & grill and even an ice cream parlor. An easy bike path meandors through the forest, passing through Camp Richardson. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, biking, horseback riding and much more. The campground has 338 campsites for tent or RV. RV campground is separate from two tent camps. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
  
  Camp Richardson Resort
  1900 Jameson Beach Road
  South Lake Tahoe, California 96158
  (800) 544-1801
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• Fallen Leaf is located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 89. Campground is located on a small lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, and much more. Campground is central to many outdoor activities including the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, an easy bike path, horseback riding, and popular Lake Tahoe beaches & hiking trails. The campground has 205 campsites for tent or small RV along side Taylor Creek. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, barbeque, showers and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Campground by the Lake is located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, off Highway 89. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, ice skating and much more. The campground is part of a recreation complex that provides a weight room, indoor basketball gym, ice skating arena, pool and more. The campground has 180 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation and general store. Reservations recommended.
  
  Campground by the Lake
  1150 Rufus Allen Boulevard
  South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
  (530) 542-6096
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• Tahoe Valley is located in South Lake Tahoe, where Highways 89 and 50 join. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing and much more. Recreational amenities include basketball courts, visitor center, billiards, heated pool and more. The campground has campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. RV dumpstation, laundry and general store. Reservations recommended.
  
  Tahoe Valley Campground
  1175 Melba Drive
  South Lake Tahoe, California 96158
  (530) 541-2222
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Hope Valley Resort is located 20-miles south of Lake Tahoe near the intersection of Highways 88 and 89. The Resort is run by the nearby Sorensen's cabin resort. Hope Valley Resort offers 25 campsites, a vacation house and housekeeping trailer for rent. The campground is situated next to the Carson River offering superb fishing and rafting opportunities. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, fire pits and tables. Full RV hookups. Pets are welcome for additional fee. Reservations recommended.

Hope Valley Resort
Highway 88
Hope Valley, California 96120
(800) 423-9949
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Grover Hot Springs State Park is located west of Markleeville off Highway 89, south of Lake Tahoe. This state park features large hot spring-fed pools, hiking trails and campground. Activities include fishing, swimming, hiking and more. The campground has 72 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, showers and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.

Grover Hot Springs
3415 Hot Springs Road
Markleeville, California 96120
(530) 694-2248
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Bridgeport Region is located off Interstate 395 in the Toiyabe National Forest, between Nevada & Lake Tahoe to the north and Mono Lake to the south.

• Bootleg is located just a few miles north of Bridgeport off Interstate 395, across the road from Walker River. Activities include fishing and hiking. The campground has 63 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. First-come first-served.
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• Buckeye is located just a few miles west of Bridgeport off Interstate 395 and Twin Lakes Road. Phenomenal fishing awaits at the nearby Twin Lakes. Activities include fishing, boating and hiking. The campground has 63 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. First-come first-served.
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• Robinson Creek is located just a few miles southwest of Bridgeport off Interstate 395 and Twin Lakes Road. Campground is situated just below Twin Lakes along Robinson Creek. Phenomenal fishing in Twin Lakes and Robinson Creek. Activities include fishing, boating and hiking. The campground has 54 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Paha is located just a few miles southwest of Bridgeport off Interstate 395 and Twin Lakes Road. Campground is situated just below Twin Lakes along Robinson Creek. Phenomenal fishing in Twin Lakes and Robinson Creek. Activities include fishing, boating and hiking. The campground has 22 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Crags is located just a few miles southwest of Bridgeport off Interstate 395 and Twin Lakes Road. Campground is situated just below Twin Lakes along Robinson Creek. Phenomenal fishing in Twin Lakes and Robinson Creek. Activities include fishing, boating and hiking. The campground has 52 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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• Lower Twin Lakes is located just a few miles southwest of Bridgeport off Interstate 395 and Twin Lakes Road. Campground is situated within walking distance of lower Twin Lake along Robinson Creek. Phenomenal fishing in Twin Lakes and Robinson Creek. Phenomenal fishing in Twin Lakes and Robinson Creek. Activities include fishing, boating and hiking. The campground has 15 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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June Lake Loop is located off Highways 395 and 158 between Mammoth Mountain and Lee Vining, in the Inyo National Forest. The Highway 158 loop passes four large fishing lakes and a major ski resort.

• Silver Lake is located west of Interstate 395 along the northern portion of the Highway 158 loop. Campground is situated next to Silver Lake. Phenomenal fishing in Silver Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding and snow skiing. The campground has 63 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. General store, cafe and amphitheatre onsite. Cabins, RV Resort, horse stables and boat launch ramp nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• June Lake is located west of Interstate 395 along the southern portion of the Highway 158 loop. Campground is situated next to June Lake. Phenomenal fishing in June Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, snow skiing and hiking. The campground has 28 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Groceries, visitors center, marina and restaurants are within walking distance. Reservations recommended.
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• Oh! Ridge is located west of Interstate 395 along the southern portion of the Highway 158 loop. Campground is situated on the north side of June Lake. Phenomenal fishing in June Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, snow skiing and hiking. The campground has 144 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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Mammoth Mountain is located off Highways 395 and 203 between June Lake and Bishop, in the Inyo National Forest. Mammoth features several small fishing lakes, many volcanic sites & natural wonders, golf courses and a major ski resort.

• Lake Mary is located to the west of Highway 203 on Lake Mary Road. This high-elevation campground has easy access to fishing and a boat launch. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, snow skiing, horseback riding, hiking and more. The campground has 46 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Groceries, laundry and showers are nearby. First-come, first-served.
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• Lake George is located to the west of Highway 203 on Lake Mary Road. This high-elevation campground has easy access to fishing and a boat launch. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, snow skiing, horseback riding, hiking and more. The campground has 16 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Groceries, laundry and showers are nearby. First-come, first-served.
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• Twin Lakes is located to the west of Highway 203 off Lake Mary Road. Campground is situated along the shores of Twin Lakes. This high-elevation campground has easy access to fishing and a boat launch. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, snow skiing, horseback riding, hiking and more. The campground has 92 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear locker and flush toilets. Groceries, dump station, boat rentals, laundry and showers are available at the adjacent Tamarack Lodge. Reservations recommended.
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• Coldwater is located to the west of Highway 203 on Lake Mary Road. Campground is situated between two fishing creeks near Lake Mary. This high-elevation campground has easy access to fishing and a boat rentals. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, snow skiing, horseback riding, hiking and more. The campground has 77 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Groceries on-site. Reservations recommended.
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• New Shady Rest is located to the north of Highway 203 on Old Sawmill Cutoff. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, snow skiing, horseback riding, hiking and more. The campground has 92 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Groceries, showers, visitor center, laundry and more are nearby. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Old Shady Rest is located to the north of Highway 203 on Old Sawmill Cutoff. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, snow skiing, horseback riding, hiking and more. The campground has 46 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Groceries, showers, visitor center, laundry and more are nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• Sherwin Creek is located to the south of Highway 203 on Sherwin Creek Road. Campground is next to Sherwin Creek. Activities include fishing, hiking, motocross and more. The campground has 85 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. Groceries, restaurants and more nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• Convict Lake is located off Interstate 395 south of Mammoth Lakes, on Convict Lake Road. Campground is situated along Convict Creek next to Convict Lake. We've seen 20+ inch trout routinely caught in the lake and creek. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 88 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers and flush toilets. The adjacent Convict Lake Resort offers groceries, showers, a superb restaurant & bar, boat rentals, stables and more. Reservations recommended.
  TIP: The lake is deep, so use downriggers for lures or go deep with bait for the lunkers. Big ones are also caught in the creek just below the dam.
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Bishop Region is located off Interstate 395 between Mammoth and Lone Pine. This region is renowned for its hike-in, high altitude fishing lakes with wild golden trout.

• McGee Creek is located approximately 35 miles north of Bishop on Interstate 395, on McGee Creek Road. Campground is next to McGee Creek and close to Crowley Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 28 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Horse stables are nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• East Fork is located approximately 30 miles north of Bishop on Interstate 395, on Rock Creek Road. Exit at Tom's Place. Campground is next to Rock Creek and close to Crowley Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 133 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Groceries, restaurant and RV dumpstation are nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• French Camp is located approximately 30 miles north of Bishop on Interstate 395, on Rock Creek Road. Exit at Tom's Place. Campground is next to Rock Creek and close to Crowley Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 86 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Groceries, restaurant and RV dumpstation are nearby. Reservations recommended.
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• Rock Creek Lake is located approximately 30 miles north of Bishop on Interstate 395, on Rock Creek Road. Exit at Tom's Place. Campground is at the end of Rock Creek Road next to the lake. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 28 campsites for tent or small RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Groceries, restaurant and RV dumpstation are nearby at Tom's Place. First-come, first-served.
  CAUTION: This is a high altitude campground at 9,600 feet, which may require prior acclimation.
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• Tuff is located approximately 30 miles north of Bishop on Interstate 395, on Owens Gorge Road just past Tom's Place. Campground is next to Rock Creek and close to Crowley Lake. Activities include fishing, boating, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 34 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Groceries, restaurant and RV dumpstation are nearby at Tom's Place. Reservations recommended.
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• Four Jeffrey is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Bishop off Line Street (Hwy 168), on South Lake Road. Campground is next to Bishop Creek. Activities include fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 106 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. RV dumpstation. Reservations recommended.
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• Big Pine Creek is located approximately 12 miles west of Big Pine off Crocker Street, on Glacier Lodge Road. Campground is next to Big Pine Creek. Activities include fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 30 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and vault toilets. Supplies nearby at Glacier Lodge. Reservations recommended.
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• Upper Sage Flat is located approximately 9 miles west of Big Pine off Crocker Street, on Glacier Lodge Road. Campground is next to Big Pine Creek. Activities include fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has 21 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and vault toilets. Reservations recommended.
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Lone Pine Region is located off Interstate 395 between Bishop and Inyokern. This region is renowned for its hike-in, high altitude fishing lakes with wild golden trout.

• Onion Valley is located approximately 13 miles west of Independence on Market Street / Onion Valley Road. Campground is next to Robinson Lake. Activities include fishing and hiking. The campground has 29 campsites for tent or tent trailer only. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
  CAUTION: This is a high altitude campground at 9,200 feet, which may require prior acclimation.
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• Grays Meadows is located approximately 6 miles west of Independence on Market Street / Onion Valley Road. Campground is next to Independence Creek. Activities include fishing and hiking. The campground has 87 campsites for tent or RV. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
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  Whitney Portal is located approximately 13 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road. Campground is located at the trailhead for Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the 48 states and adjacent to Whitney Creek and a small fishing pond. Activities include fishing and backpacking. The campground has 43 campsites for tent only. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, bear lockers, flush toilets and showers. Limited groceries and supplies. Reservations recommended.
  TIDBIT: You may recognize the area from the classic Bogart movie 'High Sierra'.
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• Lone Pine is located approximately 6 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road. Campground is situated adjacent to Whitney Creek in the Alabama Hills where countless Westerns were filmed. Activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and more. The campground has 43 campsites for tent only. Amenities include a picnic table, fire ring and flush toilets. Reservations recommended.
  TIP: Be sure to stop by the Indian Trading Post in Lone Pine to see the autographs of the many famous actors that have filmed in this region.
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Tahoe National Forest surrounding Lake Tahoe. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Tahoe National Forest
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, California 95959
(530) 265-4531
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Toiyabe National Forest on the eastern side of the Sierras, from various regions of Nevada to the southeast of Lake Tahoe. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
1200 Franklin Way
Sparks, Nevada 89431
(775) 331-6444
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Inyo National Forest on the eastern side of the Sierras, from the southeastern side of Lake Tahoe in the north to Olancha to the south. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Inyo National Forest
351 Pacu Lane
Suite 200
Bishop, California 93514
(760) 873-2400
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ADDITIONAL primitive camps are located throughout the Sierra National Forest on the western side of the Sierras, from Yosemite in the north to Highway 180 to the south. Most offer a table, fire ring and vault toilets. Many do not have running water.

Sierra National Forest
1600 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, California 93611-0532
(559) 297-0706
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