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.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* 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 Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * 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 8 at 11:45AM 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.
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.…
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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