Boulder Campground
The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through early fall, weather permitting. Most Lee Vining Canyon campgrounds close for winter by late October and reopen in May or June depending on snow conditions. First-come, first-served only.
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.
About
Boulder Campground is a primitive Forest Service campground in Inyo National Forest's Mono Basin region, accessed via Poole Power Plant Road off Highway 120 west of Lee Vining. The campground sits in a rocky, high-elevation setting typical of the eastern Sierra Nevada, with Lee Vining Creek nearby providing fishing opportunities. Like other campgrounds in the Lee Vining Canyon corridor, Boulder offers basic amenities suited to tent camping and smaller RVs. The area is known for its dramatic alpine scenery, proximity to Mono Lake, and access to Yosemite National Park's Tioga Pass entrance. Temperatures can range from the 30s at night to the 80s during summer days. The campground operates seasonally, typically from late spring through early fall, depending on snow conditions. This is an active bear area, and proper food storage is required.
Directions
From US 395 at Lee Vining, head west on CA Highway 120 toward Tioga Pass. Turn onto Poole Power Plant Road and follow it to the campground.
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 | $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 |
Useful Links
| Inyo NF Mono Basin Region | |
| Inyo NF Camping & Cabins |
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