Aspen Campground
Closed for winter. Seasonal opening depends on snowpack conditions. Potable water is not currently available on-site.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:47PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
About
Located in the scenic Mono Basin region of Inyo National Forest, Aspen Campground offers 45 campsites at an elevation of 7,490 feet. The campground is accessed via Highway 120 west from Highway 395, then turning onto Poole Power Plant Road. This area provides excellent proximity to Mono Lake, the Eastern Sierra, and Tioga Pass for exploring Yosemite's high country. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations available. Each site includes a bear-proof food storage locker, which must be used as this is active bear habitat. Vault toilets are provided. Maximum occupancy is 6 people and 2 vehicles per site, with quiet hours enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on leash. This is a seasonal campground that closes during winter months due to snow. Opening dates vary depending on snowpack and conditions. The campground sees heavy usage during summer season.
Directions
From Highway 395 in Lee Vining, head west on Highway 120 toward Tioga Pass. Turn onto Poole Power Plant Road to reach the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 647-3044 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Inyo NF Aspen Campground | |
| Inyo NF Mono Basin Region |
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