Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp
Currently closed for the winter season. High-elevation campgrounds in this area typically open in early to mid-June depending on snowpack and road conditions, operating through mid-October. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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ESCCRP PANORAMA PROJECT AREA CLOSURE
To provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work for the Panorama portion of the ESCCRP project.
About
Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp is a single group campsite in the eastern high Sierra Nevada, perched at over 10,000 feet elevation adjacent to the 600-acre Saddlebag Lake. The site accommodates up to 25 people and is tent-only due to the narrow, partially paved access road. It offers a quieter alternative to the nearby first-come, first-served individual campground while providing the same spectacular alpine setting. The campground is situated in high-elevation pine forest near the Hoover Wilderness boundary. Hikers can access the Twenty Lakes Basin Trail directly from the area, and anglers will find rainbow, brook, and brown trout in Saddlebag Lake, which has a boat ramp nearby and a 15 mph speed limit. Wildlife in the area includes black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, pine marten, and pika. This is active bear country; bear boxes are provided and their use is mandatory. The standard bear box dimensions are 48" x 30" x 36". Flush toilets and picnic tables are available, but there is no potable water at the group site itself. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From US 395 at Lee Vining, go west on CA 120 for 10 miles toward Tioga Pass. Turn right on Forest Road 1N04 to Saddlebag Lake. Proceed 2.4 miles and take the first right just past the open gate. The group campground is on the right, past the restroom.
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 | — |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 647-3044 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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