Big Springs Campground
Open seasonally from approximately May 1 through October 31, depending on snow conditions. No reservations; sites are self-registered upon arrival. 14-day stay limit.
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 Springs Campground sits at 7,300 feet elevation in a pine forest setting between Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, near the Crestview area of Inyo National Forest. The campground offers 26 primitive sites on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations and no fees. Each site accommodates up to 6 people and 2 vehicles. Amenities are basic: vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and their use is mandatory. The campground has bear-proof trash receptacles. This location serves as a popular basecamp for fishing Deadman Creek, exploring the volcanic glass formations at Obsidian Dome, and accessing OHV/ATV trails in the Lookout Mountain area. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM, and a 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
From US 395 north of Mammoth Lakes, go east on Owens River Road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Big Springs Campground | |
| Inyo NF Alerts & Closures |
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