Ellery Lake Campground

Open

Open, with registration at the campground and no advance reservations. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect in Inyo National Forest. A 2026 seasonal closing date is not published.

Inyo National Forest

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.…

Inyo National Forest

Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road

The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…

Inyo National Forest

Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon

Southern California Edison is doing road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon. Work in Wyman Canyon Road 06S01 will be ongoing through September and early October. Work in Silver Canyon Rd 06S02 will start in October. When driving in the area, please prepare for potential delays and use caution as…

About

Ellery Lake Campground has 12 campsites at 9,500 feet in Inyo National Forest, east of Yosemite National Park’s Tioga Pass entrance. Sites are available without reservations, with registration at the campground. Potable water and vault toilets are provided. Every campsite has a food-storage locker that must be used in this active bear area. Some parking spaces accommodate vehicles up to 28 feet; many lack room for a second vehicle. Dogs must remain leashed.

Directions

From US 395 at Lee Vining, travel west on CA 120 to Ellery Lake, just east of Tioga Pass.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers —
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length 28ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 647-3044

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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