Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground
The campground operates seasonally and is currently closed for winter. Rock Creek Road typically opens in late May or June depending on snowpack. No fees or reservations required; first-come, first-served. Single-night stays only with a valid wilderness permit for the following day.
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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.…
ESCCRP PANORAMA PROJECT AREA CLOSURE
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About
Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground sits at 10,100 feet at the terminus of Rock Creek Road, serving as a staging area for wilderness backpackers. This specialized campground offers 10 walk-in sites exclusively for those departing into the John Muir Wilderness the next morning via the Mono Pass or Little Lakes Valley trailheads. Single-night stays only are permitted, and campers must possess a valid wilderness permit for the following day. The campground is primitive by design, offering vault toilets, picnic tables, and required bear boxes but no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water. The elevation and location make this a prime launching point for accessing the stunning Little Lakes Valley basin and high alpine terrain of the eastern Sierra. Access is via Rock Creek Road (Forest Service Road 12), approximately 10 miles from Highway 395 at Tom's Place. The road closes in winter due to snow, typically reopening in late spring or early summer depending on snowpack conditions.
Directions
Exit Highway 395 at Tom's Place, approximately 13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes or 30 miles north of Bishop. Follow Rock Creek Road (FS 12) west for about 10 miles to the road's end at Mosquito Flat.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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