Ellery Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. Typically opens in June and operates through October, weather permitting. Opening and closing dates depend on snow conditions and Tioga Pass road access on CA Highway 120.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
Ellery Lake Campground is a small, high-elevation facility located at 9,500 feet in Inyo National Forest, positioned on the eastern side of Tioga Pass just outside Yosemite National Park's east entrance. The campground's 12 sites sit along the shores of scenic Ellery Lake, surrounded by granite peaks and alpine scenery. Sites are available first-come, first-served only and fill quickly during peak summer months. The campground can accommodate some RVs up to 28 feet, though many sites do not have room for a second vehicle. Each site includes a bear-proof food storage locker (typically 48" x 30" x 36"), picnic table, and fire ring. Bear activity is common in this area, and proper food storage in the provided lockers is mandatory. Drinking water is available from a hand pump, and vault toilets serve the campground. The location offers excellent access to high Sierra fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. The campground's proximity to Tioga Pass and CA Highway 120 makes it a convenient base for exploring both the eastern Sierra and Yosemite's high country. A 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
From US Highway 395 at Lee Vining, drive west on CA Highway 120 towards Tioga Pass. The campground is located approximately 2.5 miles before the Yosemite National Park entrance, just east of Tioga Pass.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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