Mosquito Lakes Campground
Currently closed for the season. Highway 4/Ebbetts Pass reopened May 6, 2026, so the campground may open soon. Operates first-come, first-served when open. No potable water or garbage service; campers must bring water and pack out trash.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Woodcut/PAL Information
For woodcut day/PAL information, please call 209-532-5601
About
Mosquito Lakes Campground is a limited, primitive campground located 6 miles east of Lake Alpine along Highway 4 in the Stanislaus National Forest. The campground offers 11 sites, each equipped with a picnic table, and provides vault toilet facilities. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no potable water and no garbage service available. The campground sits at high elevation near the Mosquito Lakes, making it a popular destination for anglers and day hikers. The lakes offer fishing opportunities, and nearby trails provide access to the surrounding wilderness. Due to its location along Highway 4, the campground is only accessible when the highway is open, typically from late spring through fall depending on snowpack. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is noon. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees.
Directions
Highway 4, approximately 6 miles east of Lake Alpine and 8 miles east of the Highway 4/108 junction. When Highway 4 is closed for winter, no access is possible.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 795-1381 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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