Big Bend Campground
The campground is seasonally closed during winter. Opening date varies annually based on snowpack conditions, typically late spring to early summer. Once open, the campground operates first-come, first-served through fall until snow forces closure.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
ESCCRP PANORAMA PROJECT AREA CLOSURE
To provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work for the Panorama portion of the ESCCRP project.
About
Big Bend Campground offers a scenic creekside setting in the Inyo National Forest at 7,800 feet elevation, nestled along Lee Vining Creek. The 17 campsites provide convenient access to Yosemite National Park via the Tuolumne Meadows entrance on Highway 120, making it a popular staging area for exploring the high country without competing for limited in-park camping. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. Each site includes a bear-proof food storage locker (48" x 30" x 36"), which is mandatory to use in this active bear area. Drinking water is available from a hand pump, and vault toilets serve the campground. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet in length. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The surrounding forest provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The campground's elevation means cooler temperatures even in summer, and visitors should come prepared for variable mountain weather.
Directions
From US 395 at Lee Vining, head west on CA 120 toward Yosemite and turn onto Poole Power Plant Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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