Boulder Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from late April through mid-October, subject to weather and snow conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 8:21AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

8:21 AM — April 11th, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches below 8000 feet, 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 24 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 80 mph and up to 45 mph along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

About

Boulder Campground is situated in the scenic Lee Vining Canyon along Highway 120, the eastern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Located approximately 3.5 miles west of Lee Vining on Poole Power Plant Road, this Inyo National Forest campground sits at an elevation of 7,390 feet in a forested setting near Lee Vining Creek. The campground provides primitive camping with basic amenities and no hookups. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with bear lockers likely available given the proximity to Yosemite. The location offers excellent access to fishing in Lee Vining Creek and serves as a popular overflow option when Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds are full during peak summer season. Operating seasonally from late spring through mid-fall, the campground typically closes for winter due to snow and weather conditions at this elevation. The area is known for its dramatic mountain scenery and serves as a convenient staging area for visitors heading into Yosemite via Tioga Pass.

Directions

From the junction of Highway 395 and Highway 120 in Lee Vining, turn west on Highway 120 and proceed approximately 3.5 miles to Poole Power Plant Road. Turn left and then a quick right into the campground.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 647-3044

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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