Mosquito Lakes Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Highway 4 over Ebbetts Pass was officially closed on December 26, 2025, making the campground inaccessible. The highway typically reopens in May, weather permitting.
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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.…
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Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
About
Mosquito Lakes Campground is a small, primitive developed campground situated in the Stanislaus National Forest along the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway (Highway 4). Located approximately 6-8 miles east of Lake Alpine at an elevation of around 8,260 feet, this campground offers 11 sites with picnic tables near the scenic Mosquito Lakes. The area is popular for fishing and provides access to several hiking trails, including the Mosquito Lakes Trail and connections to the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail. This is a no-frills camping experience with vault toilets available but no potable water, electricity, or trash service. Campers must bring their own water or treat water from nearby natural sources. There is no garbage service, so visitors must pack out all trash following Leave No Trace principles. The campground's high elevation location means it is typically only accessible seasonally, and access is completely dependent on Highway 4 being open. The highway closes each winter due to snow, usually from late November or December through May.
Directions
From Lake Alpine on Highway 4, continue east for approximately 6-8 miles. The campground is located along Highway 4 at Mosquito Lakes.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Mosquito Lakes Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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