Moraine Campground
Closed — Closed for winter due to Highway 120 seasonal closure. Highway 120 typically reopens in late May or early June depending on snow conditions.
Winter Storm Watch issued April 9 at 2:35PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches west of Highway 395, 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 24 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 70 to 80 mph and up to 40 mph along Highway 395 Saturday evening. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
About
Moraine Campground is an overflow campground operated by the Inyo National Forest in the Mono Basin Scenic Area, situated along Highway 120 approximately 2.5 miles west of its junction with Highway 395 near Lee Vining. The campground features 25 rustic sites with vault toilets and bear boxes, but no potable water or electrical hookups. Located in an active bear area, all food and scented items must be stored in the provided bear boxes. The campground sits at high elevation in a shaded, forested setting with Lee Vining Creek nearby. Access and operation are subject to the seasonal closure of Highway 120 (Tioga Pass), which typically closes in November and reopens in late May or early June depending on snow conditions. Sites are $28 per night with a $9 additional vehicle fee.
Directions
From Highway 395 near Lee Vining, take Highway 120 west for approximately 2.5 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 647-3044 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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