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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:39AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow above 8000 ft. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 12 inches along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
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.…
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road
The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…
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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