Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from late June through September, with exact opening dates dependent on snowpack. Reservations required.
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.…
Monache Meadows Area Seasonal Road Closure
To provide for public safety and protection of natural resources during snowy and muddy conditions.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest. Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - G. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - S. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond. The closure orders are dynamic and…
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container. Food and refuse in locations shown in Exhibit B must be stored in a bear-resistant container OR counter-balanced at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally…
Winter Storm Watch issued April 9 at 2:35PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches west of Highway 395, 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 24 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 70 to 80 mph and up to 40 mph along Highway 395 Saturday evening. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
About
Trailhead Group Campground, also known as Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp, is located in the eastern high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California at just over 10,000 feet in elevation. The facility sits in a pine forest adjacent to the scenic 600-acre Saddlebag Lake and provides a quiet mountain getaway for groups of up to 25 people. The campground must be reserved in advance and cannot accommodate walk-up camping. The eastern Sierras are renowned for trout fishing, and Saddlebag Lake offers excellent opportunities for rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Anglers can access a nearby boat ramp or fish from shore, with a 15 mph speed limit on the lake. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are a major draw, with the Twenty Lakes Basin Trail providing direct access into the Hoover Wilderness. The area is within a two-hour drive of both Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake. This is an active bear area, and all food must be stored in the provided bear boxes. The campground is suitable only for small RVs or short trailers due to the steep, narrow access road. The high elevation means cold nights even in summer, and the campground operates seasonally, typically from late June through September, with exact dates dependent on snowpack and weather conditions.
Directions
From US Highway 395 at Lee Vining, take State Highway 120 west for 10 miles toward Tioga Pass. Turn right onto Forest Road 1N04 toward Saddlebag Lake and proceed 2.4 miles. Take the first right just past the open gate. The group campground is on the right, just past the restroom.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| clm@clm-services.com |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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