Ferguson Group Camp
Open — Open year-round. Peak season April 15 through October 15 requires reservations via Recreation.gov. First-come, first-served October 16 through April 14.
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
Ferguson Group Camp is one of three Cedar Flat group sites located near Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road in Inyo National Forest at 7,300 feet elevation. Popular with academic institutions for geology field trips, this remote group campsite accommodates up to 35 people and features a shade ramada, campfire ring, picnic table, and vault toilet surrounded by pinyon and juniper forest. This is a dry camp with no piped water or natural water sources available on-site. The nearest source for food, water, or fuel is Big Pine, approximately 11.5 miles away. Cell phone coverage is limited in this remote area, so campers should be prepared to be self-sufficient. The campground operates on a 14-day stay limit with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Access is via Highway 168 east from Big Pine. Note that Highway 168 is narrow and steep with a section of single-lane road with limited visibility. RVs and large vehicles should be aware that uphill traffic technically has the right of way, but all drivers should be prepared to stop and back up to the last wide spot if necessary. The campground entrance is about a half mile before the junction with White Mountain Road.
Directions
From Big Pine go east on Highway 168 approximately 11.5 miles and turn left into the campground entrance. Highway 168 is narrow and steep with a single-lane section with very limited visibility. RVs and large vehicles should be aware that uphill traffic technically has the right of way, but all drivers should be prepared to stop and back up to the last wide spot if necessary.
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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 | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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