Saddlebag Lake Campground
Closed for the season due to winter conditions. Opens when snow clears, typically late May to early July depending on snowpack. Operates seasonally through fall, generally closing in October. First-come, first-served; no reservations accepted for individual sites.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 3:27AM PDT until July 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible due to thunderstorms. * WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the following area, Mono County and western Nevada, including the following area, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM PDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, burn scars, and areas near steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deeper monsoonal moisture combined with daytime heating will produce scattered thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening. Slower moving storms could redevelop over similar areas, increasing the risk for heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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.…
About
Saddlebag Lake Campground occupies one of the highest elevations of any developed campground in the eastern Sierra Nevada at just over 10,000 feet. Located adjacent to 600-acre Saddlebag Lake, the campground provides direct access to the Hoover Wilderness and the renowned 20 Lakes Basin, a high alpine wonderland popular with day hikers, anglers, and backpackers. The campground features 20 individual sites with picnic tables and mandatory bear-resistant food storage boxes. Vault toilets and potable water are available on site. A separate group site nearby can accommodate up to 25 people and is reservable through Recreation.gov. The main campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Access is via a partially paved, single-lane forest road. Only small RVs and short trailers can navigate the road and fit in the sites. The adjacent Saddlebag Lake Resort offers a restaurant, camping and fishing supplies, and boat rentals during the operating season. Active bear country requires all food and scented items stored in the provided bear boxes.
Directions
From US 395 at Lee Vining, head west on CA 120 (Tioga Road) for approximately 2 miles, then turn north on Saddlebag Lake Road (Forest Road 04) and continue to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 647-3044 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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