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.
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
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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