Lower Lee Vining Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter. The campground typically opens in May and closes in late October or early November depending on snow conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet along and west of US-395. Accumulations of 3 to 5 feet in the highest elevations along the Sierra crest. Lesser amounts of 2 to 6 inches for the Chalfant Valley. Winds gusting up to 60 mph, with up to 70 mph for wind prone locations along US-395. Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Monday evening with the highest snowfall rates anticipated Monday afternoon and night, the a second wave Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.
Avalanche Watch issued February 15 at 7:10AM PST by NWS Reno NV
AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center. The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Las Vegas NV - CA-519 (Eastern Sierra in Inyo County) NWS Reno NV - CA-073 (Eastern Sierra in Mono County) * WHAT...The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH by Monday afternoon (February 16) and remain elevated through mid- week. * WHERE...The eastern Sierra Nevada from Virginia Lakes to the southern end of Bishop Creek. * WHEN...In effect from Monday 7 AM PST to Tuesday 7 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and extreme winds will create widespread areas of unstable snow. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to develop. Avalanches may run long distances, into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Consult http://www.esavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Monache Meadows Area Seasonal Road Closure
To provide for public safety and protection of natural resources during snowy and muddy conditions.
ESCCRP PANORAMA PROJECT AREA CLOSURE
To provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work for the Panorama Project.
PACK FIRE AREA CLOSURE
The Pack Fire boundary near McGee Creek area remains closed for public safety.
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. Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - G. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than…
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.Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - S. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
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.
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.The closure orders are dynamic and contractor work moves frequently to different…
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. Food and refuse in locations shown in Exhibit B must be stored in a bear-resistant container OR counter-balanced at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally…
About
Lower Lee Vining Campground is a popular first-come, first-served campground located at 7,300 feet elevation in Inyo National Forest along Lee Vining Creek. Situated on scenic Highway 120 approximately two miles west of Highway 395, the campground serves as an excellent base for exploring Yosemite National Park's eastern entrance, just ten minutes away. The campground offers 51 sites nestled among aspen and pine trees, providing a peaceful setting with the sounds of the creek nearby. This is a primitive campground without drinking water, so visitors must bring adequate water supplies for their stay. Vault toilets serve the campground. Each site is equipped with a bear locker (48" x 30" x 36"), picnic table, and fire pit. Due to active bear activity in the area, use of bear boxes is mandatory for all food storage. Sites can accommodate vehicles up to approximately 30 feet and allow a maximum of 6 people and 2 vehicles per site. A 14-day stay limit applies. The campground's location along the Tioga Pass corridor makes it a convenient alternative when Yosemite campgrounds are full. Nearby attractions include Mono Lake, the Mono Basin Scenic Area, and access to high-country hiking and fishing. The campground operates seasonally, typically from May through late October or early November, depending on snow conditions and Highway 120 access.
Directions
From Highway 395 in Lee Vining, turn west on Highway 120 (Tioga Pass Road) and continue for approximately 2 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.
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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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 647-3044 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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