Bald Mountain Springs Campground
Access depends on Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) and Bald Mountain Road conditions. Highway 120 is seasonally closed in winter. Check road conditions before traveling. A California Campfire Permit is required for any open flame. Fire restrictions may apply during high fire danger periods.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road
The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…
Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon
Southern California Edison is doing road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon. Work in Wyman Canyon Road 06S01 will be ongoing through September and early October. Work in Silver Canyon Rd 06S02 will start in October. When driving in the area, please prepare for potential delays and use caution as…
About
Bald Mountain Springs is a primitive dispersed camping area on Inyo National Forest land near Mammoth Lakes in Mono County, California. Situated at roughly 8,200 feet elevation, the site provides a remote camping experience in the Eastern Sierra. Unlike developed campgrounds, this area has no designated sites, no facilities, and no fees. Access is via Highway 120 (Tioga Pass Road, which is seasonally closed in winter) to Bald Mountain Road. The Forest Service recommends 4x4 high-clearance vehicles for Bald Mountain Road. The area is popular for dispersed camping during snow-free months, typically late spring through fall depending on conditions. As dispersed camping on Inyo National Forest, standard forest rules apply: campers may stay up to 14 consecutive days at one location and must obtain a free California Campfire Permit for any open flame including camp stoves. Bear-resistant food storage is required throughout the forest.
Directions
From Highway 395, take Highway 120 (Tioga Pass Road) west. After approximately 6 miles, turn right onto Bald Mountain Road, then left in 0.3 miles. Continue about 1.8 miles to the spring area. 4x4 high-clearance vehicle recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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